Matthew 24:47
I tell you the truth: the master will put that servant in charge over everything he has.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
In Context
46How good it will be for that servant to be found doing that when his master returns!
48But if he was evil, the servant would say to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time,’
Cross References
Matthew 25:21His master said to him, ‘You've done well—you are a good, faithful servant. You have proved yourself trustworthy over small things, so now I'm placing you in charge over many things. Be happy because I'm really pleased with you!’
Luke 12:37How good it will be for those servants that the master finds watching when he returns. I tell you the truth, he will get dressed, have them sit down for a meal, and will come and serve them himself!
Luke 19:17‘Well done! You're a good servant,’ said the king. ‘Since you proved yourself trustworthy in a very small matter, I'm placing you in charge of ten cities.’
John 12:26If you want to serve me you need to follow me. My servants will be where I am, and my Father will honor anyone who serves me.
1 Peter 5:4When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a glorious crown that will never fade.
Revelation 21:7Those who are victorious will inherit all these things, and I will be their God and they shall be my children.
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 →