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Matthew 24:47

What does Matthew 24:47 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 24:47 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 24:47 means

Jesus promises an abundant reward for the faithful servant: "Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath." This signifies not just recognition but increased responsibility and authority within the master's domain. It implies a significant promotion and trust, demonstrating that faithfulness in small matters leads to greater stewardship in God's kingdom. This is a powerful incentive for diligent service, underscoring the eternal rewards for those who remain faithful until Christ's return.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

verily I say to you, that over all his substance he will set him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Amen I say to you: he shall place him over all his goods.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all his substance.

Context

This verse details the heightened reward for the blessed, faithful servant described in verse 46. It reveals a future promotion and increased trust, providing a compelling motivation for diligence. The description of this positive outcome sharply contrasts with the forthcoming narrative of the evil servant, setting up the subsequent warning against complacency and unfaithfulness.

v.46Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

v.47This passage

v.48But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord tarrieth;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 12:44

    Of a truth I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

  • Revelation 21:7

    He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

  • Luke 12:37

    Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and shall come and serve them.

  • 2 Timothy 2:12

    if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us:

  • John 12:26

    If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.

  • Matthew 25:23

    His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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