Matthew 24:47

Readiness at Any Hour · Matthew 24:36–51
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Translations

Modern
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Traditional
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
Literal
Truly I say to you that he will set him over all of his possessions.
Latin
Amen dico vobis, quoniam super omnia bona sua constituet eum.

Original

Greek
English
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Notes

This parable and the next three dramatize the importance of faithfully obeying while waiting for Jesus to return (Matthew 25:1–13, 14–30, 31–46).

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Genesis 6:1–7 Mark 13:32–37 Luke 12:35–48

Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Second Letter to the Thessalonians Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Being Loyal Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Faithfulness: Exhortation To Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Ministers: when Faithful are Rewarded Parables: Parables of Christ: Faithful, and Evil Servants Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning