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Matthew 24:45-51

King James Version (KJV)

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45. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46. Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 47. Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48. But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; 49. And shall begin to smite [his] fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; 50. The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for [him], and in an hour that he is not aware of, 51. And shall cut him asunder, and appoint [him] his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 24:45-51 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 24:45

Theological / Devotional

Wise servant. This is the second of six illustrations given to show the importance of watching and being ready.

Ruler over his household. This parable applies especially to the religious and spiritual leaders of the “household of faith” (Gal. 6:10; cf. Eph. 2:19), whose duty it is to provide for the needs of its members, and who by precept and example are to witness to their belief in the nearness of Christ’s coming.

Meat in due season. Or, “food at the proper time” (RSV). It is the shepherd’s duty to “feed the flock of God” (1 Peter 5:2) and to set it an example (v. 3) of watchfulness and preparedness. God will require an accounting of His flock, and it behooves each shepherd to discharge faithfully the responsibility entrusted to him (see Eze. 34:2-10).

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