Matthew 24:47
In solemn truth I tell you that he will give him the management of all his wealth.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
In Context
46Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes shall find so doing!
48But if the man, being a bad servant, should say in his heart, `My master is a long time in coming,'
Cross References
Matthew 25:21"`You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master; `you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: share your master's joy.'
Luke 12:37Blessed are those servants, whom their Master when He comes shall find on the watch. I tell you in solemn truth, that He will tie an apron round Him, and will bid them recline at table while He comes and waits on them.
Luke 19:17"`Well done, good servant,' he replied; `because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.'
John 12:26If a man wishes to be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there too shall my servant be. If a man wishes to be my servant, the Father will honour him.
1 Peter 5:4And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.
Revelation 21:7All this shall be the heritage of him who overcomes, and I will be his God and he shall be one of My sons.
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 →