Matthew 24:47
"In solemn truth I tell you that he will set him over all his property.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
In Context
46"Blessed is that slave whom his Master, when he comes, shall find so doing.
48"But if, because he is a bad slave, he should say to himself, ‘My Master is a long time in coming,’
Cross References
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.’
Luke 12:37"Happy are those slaves whom their master shall find watching when he comes. I tell you truly that will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and come and serve them.
Luke 19:17"And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’
John 12:26If any one is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am there shall my servant be also. If any man is ready to serve me, him will my Father honor.
1 Peter 5:4Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory.
Revelation 21:7He who overcomes will inherit these, And I will be his God, And he shall be my son.
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 →