Matthew 24:47

47 It won't be long before the Master will put this person in charge of the whole operation.

Matthew 24:47 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 24:47

Verily I say unto you
Nothing is a greater truth, more certain, or to be depended on, than this; all such wise, faithful, diligent, and industrious servants may expect it: that he, shall make him ruler over all his goods;
will honour him with greater gifts, bestow a larger degree of Gospel light and knowledge on him, make him more useful in the church below, and at last cause him to inherit all things in the other world, all glory, happiness, and bliss.

Matthew 24:47 In-Context

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 -
49 abusing the help and throwing drunken parties for his friends -
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