Matthew 24:45-46

The Faithful and Wise Slave

24:45 “Who then is the faithful and wise slave, ¹  whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves ²  their food at the proper time? 24:46 Blessed is that slave whom the master finds at work ³  when he comes.

[24:45]  ¹ tn See the note on the word “slave” in 8:9.

[24:45]  ² tn Grk “give them.”

[24:46]  ³ tn That is, doing his job, doing what he is supposed to be doing.