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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible

Matthew 24:47

Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Commandments;   Faithfulness;   Jesus Continued;   Servant;   Watchfulness;   The Topic Concordance - Blessings;   Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ;   Servants;   Waiting;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Ministers;   Parables;   Second Coming of Christ, the;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Parable;   Prophecy;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Perseverance;   Reward;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Second Coming of Christ;   Slave, Slavery;   Wages;   Watchfulness;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Jews;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Luke, Gospel of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Jesus Christ;   Kingdom of God;   Olives, Mount of;   Text of the New Testament;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Blessedness;   Doctrines;   Drunkenness (2);   Judgment;   Merit;   Parousia (2);   Property (2);   Readiness;   Steward, Stewardship;   Talents ;   Verily;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Matthew, Gospel by;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Chief parables and miracles in the bible;   Jerusalem;   Matthew;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Goods;   Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2);   Justice;   Make;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
King James Version (1611)
Uerely I say vnto you, that hee shal make him ruler ouer all his goods.
King James Version
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
English Standard Version
Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.
New American Standard Bible
"Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
New Century Version
I tell you the truth, the master will choose that servant to take care of everything he owns.
Amplified Bible
"I assure you and most solemnly say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Legacy Standard Bible
Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Contemporary English Version
You may be sure that a servant who is always faithful will be put in charge of everything the master owns.
Complete Jewish Bible
Yes, I tell you that he will put him in charge of all he owns.
Darby Translation
Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all his substance.
Easy-to-Read Version
I can tell you without a doubt, the master will choose that servant to take care of everything he owns.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Verely I say vnto you, he shall make him ruler ouer all his goods.
George Lamsa Translation
Truly I say to you, he will appoint him over all that he has.
Good News Translation
Indeed, I tell you, the master will put that servant in charge of all his property.
Lexham English Bible
Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Literal Translation
Truly I say to you, He will set him over all His substance.
American Standard Version
Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.
Bible in Basic English
Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.
Hebrew Names Version
Most assuredly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.
International Standard Version
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his property.Matthew 25:21,23; Luke 22:29;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Amen I say to you, that he will establish him over all that he hath.
Murdock Translation
Verily I say to you, He will place him over all that he hath.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Ueryly I say vnto you, that he shall make hym ruler ouer all his goodes.
English Revised Version
Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.
World English Bible
Most assuredly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Verily I say to you, he will make him ruler over all his goods.
Weymouth's New Testament
In solemn truth I tell you that he will give him the management of all his wealth.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Treuli Y seye to you, for on alle his goodis he schal ordeyne hym.
Update Bible Version
Truly I say to you, that he will set him over all that he has.
Webster's Bible Translation
Verily I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
New English Translation
I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.
New King James Version
Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
New Living Translation
I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
New Life Bible
For sure, I tell you, he will make him boss over all that he has.
New Revised Standard
Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Verily, I say unto you - Over all his substance, will he appoint him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Amen I say to you: he shall place him over all his goods.
Revised Standard Version
Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Verely I saye vnto you he shall make him ruler over all his goodes.
Young's Literal Translation
verily I say to you, that over all his substance he will set him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Verely. I saye vnto you: he shal set him ouer all his goodes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
I tell you, he shall make him steward of all his estate.
Simplified Cowboy Version
If a cowboy does his job the way it's supposed to be done, then he will be promoted on the Boss's spread.

Contextual Overview

32Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. 33So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door. 34Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. 35Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. 36No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. 39And they were oblivious, until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40Two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

That: Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Daniel 12:3, Luke 12:37, Luke 12:44, Luke 19:17, Luke 22:29, Luke 22:30, John 12:26, 2 Timothy 2:12, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 21:7

Reciprocal: Matthew 5:18 - verily

Cross-References

Genesis 24:3
and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,
Genesis 24:5
The servant asked him, "What if the woman is unwilling to follow me to this land? Shall I then take your son back to the land from which you came?"
Genesis 24:10
Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor's hometown in Mesopotamia.
Genesis 24:13
Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.
Genesis 24:14
Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, 'Please let down your jar that I may drink,' and who responds, 'Drink, and I will water your camels as well'-let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master."
Genesis 24:22
And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels.
Genesis 24:24
She replied, "I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor."
Genesis 24:26
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
Genesis 24:27
saying, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master's kinsmen."
Genesis 24:53
Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Verily I say unto you,.... Nothing is a greater truth, more certain, or to be depended on, than this; all such wise, faithful, diligent, and industrious servants may expect it:

that he, shall make him ruler over all his goods; will honour him with greater gifts, bestow a larger degree of Gospel light and knowledge on him, make him more useful in the church below, and at last cause him to inherit all things in the other world, all glory, happiness, and bliss.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

This passage is, in fact, “a parable,” though it is not expressly so called. The design is to show that his disciples should act as if they were each moment expecting his return. This he illustrates by the conduct of a servant who did not expect his master soon to return, who acted with great impropriety, and who was accordingly punished.

Matthew 24:45

Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant ... - By the conduct of a faithful and wise servant Jesus intends to denote a faithful Christian, a servant of God, or a teacher of religion.

Whom his lord - His master.

The word here has no reference to God. It means the “lord” or master of the servant. Applied to Christian teachers, in the spiritual meaning of the parable, it refers to “Christ,” who has appointed them as teachers, and who is their Lord and Master, John 13:13-14.

Over his household - His family. Christian ministers are the servants of God appointed over the church, the family of Christ, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; 1 Corinthians 3:5; 1Co 4:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28.

Meat in due season - The word “meat” here means food of all kinds. When the Bible was translated into English, the word included, as the original does, all kinds of provisions requisite to support and nourish life.

In due season - As they need it, or in the accustomed times. This was the office of a steward. Among the ancients this office was often filled by a “slave” - one who had shown himself trusty and faithful. The duty was to have a general superintendence over the affairs of the family. Applied to Christian ministers, it means that they are to feed the flock of God, to “minister” to their needs, and to do it as they need it, John 21:15-17; Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2.

Matthew 24:47

Shall make him ruler ... - Shall confirm his appointment over his household, and, as a reward, shall place him over all his property.

This does not mean that ministers will have a higher rank or office, but is a circumstance of “the parable” or story, designed to show the effect of faithfulness. Faithful servants of Christ shall be rewarded. This will be done by His approbation, and by the rewards of the heavenly world.

Matthew 24:48

That evil servant - If that servant, so appointed, having this office, should be evil or wicked.

Say in his heart - Secretly suppose.

Delayeth his coming - Will not return in a long time; or does not return as soon as was expected, and perhaps may not at all.

Matthew 24:49

Smite his fellow-servants ... - This is the conduct of a wicked servant, who, supposing he would not be called to account, and abusing his authority, gave himself up to oppression, carousing, and debauchery.

It is designed to represent the conduct of ministers who are unfaithful and overbearing, and who abuse their trust in the church.

Matthew 24:51

Shall cut him asunder - This kind of punishment was anciently practiced.

Sometimes it was done by the sword. sometimes by saws. It was practiced among the Chaldeans Daniel 2:5; Daniel 3:29, and among the Hebrews, 2 Samuel 12:31; 1Sa 15:33; 1 Kings 3:25; Hebrews 11:37. It was also practiced by the Egyptians and Romans. It is not, perhaps, here to be taken literally, but signifies that the wicked servant should be severely punished.

Hypocrites - See the notes at Matthew 6:2. They are spoken of here as the worst of people.

Weeping and gnashing of teeth - See the notes at Matthew 8:12-13. The unfaithful and wicked minister of God, who lives without expectation or fear of judgment, shall suffer the severest punishment inflicted on sinners in the world of woe.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 47. He shall make him ruler over all his goods. — O heavenly privilege of a faithful minister of Christ! He shall receive from God a power to dispense all the blessings of the new covenant; and his word shall ever be accompanied with the demonstration of the Holy Ghost to the hearts of all that hear it. Much of a preacher's usefulness may be lost by his unfaithfulness.


 
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