Matthew 24:45

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Summary

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

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To give

General references

1 Corinthians 3:14

3 John 1:5

Bible References

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then Peter said to him, Lord, do you apply this similitude to us, or to all in general?

He that is faithful in a small trust, will be faithful in a greater: and he that is unfaithful in a little, will be unfaithful in much.

he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.

be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries.

I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,

and what you heard me deliver in the presence of many, intrust to such persons of integrity as are qualified to instruct others

besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.

as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where the throne of satan is: thou maintainest my name, and hast not renounced your faith in me, even at a time when Antipas my faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwells.

To give

they reply'd, yes, Lord. then said he to them, thus every teacher who is instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, is like the master of a family, who taketh out of his treasure things new and old.

for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.

However, I could not speak to you, my brethren, as to the spiritual, or as to the dispassionate, but as to novices in christianity.

It is he then that made some, apostles: some, prophets: some, evangelists: and others, pastors, and teachers:

I address myself to you pastors, as being a pastor myself, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who is to partake of the glory, that shall hereafter be made manifest;

General references

if the work abide which somebody has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

My dear child, whatever you do in behalf of the brethren, and of those who are strangers, is commendable.