Matthew 24:47 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

We have here the practical application of the foregoing prediction; in general, we must expect and prepare for the events here foretold. I. We must expect them; ?Now learn a parable of the fig-tree, Matt. 24:32, 33. Now learn what use to make of the things you have heard; so observe and understand the signs of the times, and compare them with the predictions of the word, as from thence to foresee what is at the door, that you may provide accordingly.? The parable of the fig-tree is no more... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible 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. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:47

He shall make him ruler over all his goods - O heavenly privilege of a faithful minister of Christ! He shall receive from God a power to dispense all the blessings of the new covenant; and his word shall ever be accompanied with the demonstration of the Holy Ghost to the hearts of all that hear it. Much of a preacher's usefulness may be lost by his unfaithfulness. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

PROPHECY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM , AND OF THE TIMES OF THE END . ( Mark 13:1-37 ; Luke 21:5-36 .) There is no reason to think, with Olshauson, that St. Matthew or his editor has considerably amplified the original discourse of our Lord by introducing details and expressions from other quarters. The discourse, as we now have it ( Matthew 24:1-51 . and 25.), forms a distinct whole, divided into certain portions closely related to each other and it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The end of the world. I. ITS CIRCUMSTANCES . 1 . The heavens. The Lord had been glancing onwards into the future. There would be wrath upon the chosen people; it would last long; they would be led away captive into all nations. Jerusalem would be trodden down of the Gentiles; it would lie desolate long—even "until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled" ( Luke 21:23 , Luke 21:24 ). The tribulation of those days is not yet ended; still Jerusalem is lying waste; still her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:42-51

Practical exhortation drawn from the uncertainty of the last day : Watch . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:43-51

The two servants. The "household" of God is his Church (see Ephesians 3:15 ). In the professing Church there are two classes of persons, viz. the "wise" and the "evil." In minor particulars there may be an infinite diversity, but ultimately all will be visibly separated into these great classes. This will hold in respect to both ministers and people. I. " WHO , THEN , IS THE FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANT ?" 1 . He that watches for the return of his Lord. 2 . He... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:45-51

The two servants. Our Lord here applies his teaching about the suddenness of the advent of the unforeseen judgment to the conduct of his servants. In view of the possibility of being called to account at any moment, what manner of men should we be? Jesus gives us contrasted pictures of two very different servants as they are found at his coming, and of their consequent fate. I. THE FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANT . 1 . His character. No doubt his known fidelity and wisdom... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:47

He shall make him ruler over ( καταστη ì σει ἐπι Ì , with dative, denoting permanency of occupation; in Matthew 24:45 it is with genitive, as of temporary superintendence) all his goods; all that he hath. This is the reward. He who before was set over only a small part of his lord's possessions is now made superintendent of all his property; for "he that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much" ( Luke 16:10 ). How we are to take this promise as applied... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:47

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:47

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:42-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:43-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:45-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:47

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

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