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Matthew 24:47
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Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Uerely I say vnto you, that hee shal make him ruler ouer all his goods.
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.
"Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
I tell you the truth, the master will choose that servant to take care of everything he owns.
"I assure you and most solemnly say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
"Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
You may be sure that a servant who is always faithful will be put in charge of everything the master owns.
Yes, I tell you that he will put him in charge of all he owns.
Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all his substance.
I can tell you without a doubt, the master will choose that servant to take care of everything he owns.
Verely I say vnto you, he shall make him ruler ouer all his goods.
Truly I say to you, he will appoint him over all that he has.
Indeed, I tell you, the master will put that servant in charge of all his property.
Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Truly I say to you, He will set him over all His substance.
Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.
Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.
Most assuredly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.
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Amen I say to you, that he will establish him over all that he hath.
Verily I say to you, He will place him over all that he hath.
Ueryly I say vnto you, that he shall make hym ruler ouer all his goodes.
Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.
Most assuredly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.
Verily I say to you, he will make him ruler over all his goods.
Treuli Y seye to you, for on alle his goodis he schal ordeyne hym.
Truly I say to you, that he will set him over all that he has.
Verily I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
For sure, I tell you, he will make him boss over all that he has.
Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions.
Verily, I say unto you - Over all his substance, will he appoint him.
Amen I say to you: he shall place him over all his goods.
Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.
Verely I saye vnto you he shall make him ruler over all his goodes.
verily I say to you, that over all his substance he will set him.
Verely. I saye vnto you: he shal set him ouer all his goodes.
I tell you, he shall make him steward of all his estate.
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
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
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.
