Matthew 24:45

The Faithful and Wise Slave

24:45 “Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time?

Luke 12:42

12:42 The Lord replied, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?

Luke 12:1

Fear God, Not People

12:1 Meanwhile, when many thousands of the crowd had gathered so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 10 

Colossians 4:1-2

4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

Exhortation to Pray for the Success of Paul’s Mission

4:2 Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

Colossians 4:1

4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

Colossians 4:10

4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).


tn See the note on the word “slave” in 8:9.

tn Grk “give them.”

tn Grk “And the Lord said.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

tn Or “administrator,” “steward” (L&N 37.39).

tn This term, θεραπεία (qerapeia), describes the group of servants working in a particular household (L&N 46.6).

tn The phrase ἐν οἷς (en Jois) can be translated “meanwhile.”

tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn According to L&N 27.59, “to pay attention to, to keep on the lookout for, to be alert for, to be on your guard against.” This is another Lukan present imperative calling for constant vigilance.

sn See the note on Pharisees in 5:17.

10 sn The pursuit of popularity can lead to hypocrisy, if one is not careful.