Matthew 24:46

46 Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman, I tell you.

Matthew 24:46 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 24:46

Blessed is that servant whom his Lord, when he cometh
Whether in a way of judgment, as against Jerusalem; or at death, when he comes to remove him out of time, into eternity; or at the day of judgment, when he, the righteous judge, will give the crown of righteousness to him: shall find so doing;
acting the faithful and wise part, ruling the household of God well; giving to all wholesome food, a proper portion of it, and that in the right time.

Matthew 24:46 In-Context

44 Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.
45 "Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day.
46 Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman, I tell you.
47 It won't be long before the Master will put this person in charge of the whole operation.
48 "But if that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away does what he pleases -
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