Matthew 24:47

47 Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Matthew 24:47 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
English Standard Version (ESV)
47 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.
New Living Translation (NLT)
47 I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
The Message Bible (MSG)
47 It won't be long before the Master will put this person in charge of the whole operation.
American Standard Version (ASV)
47 Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
47 I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
47 I assure you: He will put him in charge of all his possessions.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
47 What I'm about to tell you is true. The master will put that servant in charge of everything he owns.

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 then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?
46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
47 Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
48 But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’
49 and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Matthew 25:21,23
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