Matthew 24:47
I tell you that their master will put them in charge of the whole of his property.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
In Context
46Happy will that servant be whom their master, when he comes home, will find doing this.
Cross References
Matthew 25:21‘Well done, good, trustworthy servant!’ said his master. ‘You have been trustworthy with a small sum; now I will place a large one in your hands; come and share your master’s joy!’
Luke 12:37Happy are those servants whom, on his return, the Master will find watching. I tell you that he will make himself ready, and have them take their places at the table, and will come and serve them.
Luke 19:17‘Well done, good servant!’ exclaimed the master. ‘As you have proved trustworthy in a very small matter, I appoint you governor over ten towns.’
John 12:26If someone is ready to serve me, let them follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If a person is ready to serve me, my Father will honor them.
1 Peter 5:4Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades.
Revelation 21:7Those who conquer will enter into possession of these things, and I will be their God, and they will 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 →