Matthew 24:48

Translations

Modern

But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’

Traditional

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

Literal

But if that evil servant should say in his heart, ‘My master delays,’

Latin

Si autem dixerit malus servus ille in corde suo: Moram fecit dominus meus venire:

Original

Greek

English

But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’

Notes

Matthew 24:45–51

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).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

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

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