Matthew 24:45

"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

In Context

44"Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour when you do not expect him, the Son of man is coming.

46"Blessed is that slave whom his Master, when he comes, shall find so doing.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:24"Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.

Matthew 13:52"Then," said he, "every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his storehouse new things and old."

Matthew 25:21"‘Well done, good and faithful slave,’ replied his master; ‘You have been faithful over many things. Enter into your master’s joy.’

Matthew 25:35"‘For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;

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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