Matthew 24:50-51 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:50

Shall come, either actually by his appearance, or virtually by calling the guilty soul to judgment. When he looketh not for him ( οὐ προσδοκᾷ , expecteth not ) . He has put away all thought of the sudden advent of the Lord. That he is not aware of ( οὐ γινω ì σκει , be knoweth not ) . The awful hour was utterly unknown; but this has not made him watchful; hence be becomes unfaithful. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:51

Shall cut him asunder διχοτομη ì σει ). This mode of death was inflicted in some cases (see 1 Samuel 15:33 ; 2 Samuel 12:31 ; Daniel 3:29 ; Hebrews 11:37 ; compare also the account of the execution of Mettius in Livy, 1.28; and Horace, 'Sat.,' I. 1.99). Thus in our own country "quartering," after hanging at least, was once a usual penalty for some offences, such as high treason. The term has been here interpreted to refer to the operation of the cruel scourge, which without... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:45-51

This passage is, in fact, “a parable,” though it is not expressly so called. The design is to show that his disciples should act as if they were each moment expecting his return. This he illustrates by the conduct of a servant who did not expect his master soon to return, who acted with great impropriety, and who was accordingly punished.Matthew 24:45Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant ... - By the conduct of a faithful and wise servant Jesus intends to denote a faithful Christian, a... read more

Joseph Benson

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:51

weeping and gnashing. See note on Matthew 8:12 . 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 Coke

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

Matthew 24:51. Shall cut him asunder— This was one of the heaviest kinds of punishment anciently used: see 1Sa 15:33. 2 Samuel 12:31.Daniel 2:5; Daniel 2:5; Daniel 3:29. A. Gellius, lib. 20. 100: 1, In the passage first cited we are told that Samuel hewed Agag in pieces; wherefore, as that action proceeded from the greatness of the prophet's indignation, or rather from a knowledge of the divine will, the same punishment inflicted on the slothful, sensual, merciless steward, fitly expresses the... 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