Matthew 24:46

Blessed is that servant, if, when his lord has arrived, he shall find him doing so.

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In The King James Version

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

In Context

45Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time?

47Amen I say to you, he shall appoint him over all of his goods.

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Cross References

Luke 12:37Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, when he returns, will find being vigilant. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, while he, continuing on, will minister to them.

Philippians 1:21For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

2 Peter 1:13But I consider it just, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up with admonishments.

Revelation 16:15“Behold, I arrive like a thief. Blessed is he who is vigilant and who preserves his vestment, lest he walk naked and they see his disgrace.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 24:33-51

Parable of the Fig-Tree; Awful Predictions; The Duty of Watchfulness; The Good and Evil Steward. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth… Read the whole commentary →

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