Matthew 24:50

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Matthew 24:50 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 24:50

The lord of that servant
Not by redemption and grace, but by creation and profession; shall come in a day when he looked not for him, and in an hour
that he is not aware of:
suddenly and unexpectedly: such was his coming in wrath and vengeance on the Jewish nation; and such is his coming oftentimes by death; and such will be his coming at the day of judgment.

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Matthew 24:50 In-Context

48 On the other hand, that servant, if he is wicked, may think that it will be a long time before his master comes.
49 The servant may begin to beat the other servants and eat and drink with the drunks.
50 His master will return unexpectedly.
51 Then his master will severely punish him and assign him a place with the hypocrites. People will cry and be in extreme pain there.
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