Matthew 24:46

46 Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.

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 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.
45 "Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their allowance of food at the proper time?
46 Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.
47 Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions.
48 But if that wicked slave says to himself, "My master is delayed,'
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