Matthew 24:50

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:45-51

Matthew 24:45-51. Who then is the faithful and wise servant Which of you aspires after this character? Wise Every moment retaining the clearest conviction that all he now has is only intrusted to him as a steward: Faithful Thinking, speaking, and acting continually in a manner suitable to that conviction. Whom his lord hath made ruler over his household This evidently chiefly concerns the ministers of the gospel. See notes on Luke 12:42, &c. Blessed is that servant, &c.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

132. A warning to be alert always (Matthew 24:32-51; Mark 13:28-37; Luke 21:29-38)Just as the first leaves on a fig tree indicate that summer is coming, so when the disciples see the false messiahs, the persecution and the approach of the Roman armies, they will know that the destruction of Jerusalem and the Jewish nation is upon them. People of Jesus’ day would see the fulfilment of these things in their own lifetime (Matthew 24:32-35; Luke 21:29-33).As for the day when the Son of man will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:50

aware of = knoweth, as in Matthew 24:32 , Matthew 24:33 , Matthew 24:39 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 24:48-51

Matthew 24:48-51. But, &c.— But if that servant, being evil, shall say, &c. Heylin. "If on the other hand you behave like wicked stewards, who, because their Lord delays his coming, beat their fellow-servants, and get drunk with sots and epicures: if you tyrannize over the consciences of your brethren, neglect the duties of your function, and give yourselves up to sensual pleasures; I will come when you little think of it, and make you dreadful examples ofmy indignation, by the severe... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 24:45-51

The parable of the two servants 24:45-51 (cf. Luke 12:42-48)This parable illustrates the two attitudes that people during the Tribulation will have regarding Jesus’ return. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 24:48-51

Other disciples may conclude that Jesus’ delay indicates a postponement of His appearing. This conclusion may lead to their abusing their fellow disciples and their carousing. Jesus’ return will surprise such disciples who will not be ready for it. The fate of such unfaithful and unwise servants will be tragic. Jesus will cut them to pieces, a graphic and hyperbolic description of personal destruction (Matthew 24:51; cf. 1 Samuel 15:33; Hebrews 11:37). [Note: See Pagenkemper, pp. 191-94.] Their... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:1-51

The Destruction of Jerusalem and the End of the World Foretold1. Jesus went out] RV ’Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way, and his disciples,’ etc.The buildings] The magnificent buildings, a mass of marble and gold, were not yet finished (see John 2:20). The rabbis said, ’He who has not seen the temple of Herod, has never seen a beautiful building. The sanctuary was made of green and white marble... Herod intended to have the building covered with gold, but the rabbis... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Matthew 24:1-51

The Intrusion of the World Matthew 24:12 No doubt this referred originally to the great crash of the fall of Jerusalem. But one cannot help seeing that the whole prophecy describes rather the constantly recurring features of all epochs of great change affecting the kingdom of heaven than the details of special circumstances attaching to some one event. I. Observe that it is more inside the Church that iniquity is said to abound. There may be a fair amount of morality and obedience in the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

Chapter 18The Prophecy on the Mount - Matthew 24:1-51 & Matthew 25:1-46WE have seen that though the Saviour’s public ministry is now closed, He still has a private ministry to discharge-a ministry of counsel and comfort to His beloved disciples, whom He soon must leave in a world where tribulation awaits them on every side. Of this private ministry the chief remains are the beautiful words of consolation left on record by St. John (13-17), and the valuable words of prophetic warning... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Matthew 24:1-51

12. The Olivet Discourse; the King Reveals the Future of the Kingdom. Chapters 24-25. CHAPTER 24 1. The Destruction of the Temple Foretold. (Matthew 24:1-2 .) 2. The Questions of the Disciples. (Matthew 24:3 .) 3. The End of the Age; Events Preceding His Coming.(Matthew 24:4-14 .) 4. The Great Tribulation and what will Happen. (Matthew 24:15-26 .) 5. The Visible and Glorious Return of the King.(Matthew 24:27-31 .) 6. The Exhortations of the King. (Matthew 24:32-44 .) 7. The Parable of... read more