Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few {stripes}. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom {his} lord shall make ruler over his household, to give {them their} portion of meat in due season?

Masters, give unto {your} servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

I charge {thee} therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;