Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
"Who then, is the trustworthy and sensible slave, to whom his master has assigned the management of his household to provide timely meals for its members?
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others their food at the right time?
A Conservative Version
Who then is the faithful and wise bondman, whom his lord appointed over his service, to give them the provision on time?
American Standard Version
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
Who then is that faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household servants, to give them their food in due time?
Bible in Basic English
Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?
Common New Testament
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Daniel Mace New Testament
If then there be a servant, appointed by his master to take care of his family, who faithfully and prudently distributes their allowance according to the establishment: happy is the servant,
Darby Translation
Who then is the faithful and prudent bondman whom his lord has set over his household, to give them food in season?
Godbey New Testament
Then who is the faithful and wise servant, whom the lord placed over his household to give them their food in season?
Goodspeed New Testament
"Who then will be the faithful, thoughtful slave whom his master put in charge of his household, to give the members of it their supplies at the proper time?
John Wesley New Testament
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath appointed ruler over his houshold, to give them food in due season?
Julia Smith Translation
Who then is the faithful and discerning servant, which his lord set over his attendance, to give them food in due season
King James 2000
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them food at the proper time?
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their food at the right time?
Modern King James verseion
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord has made ruler over His household, to give them food in due season?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If there be any faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, for to give them meat in season convenient;
Moffatt New Testament
Now where is the trusty and thoughtful servant, whom his lord and master has set over his household to assign them their supplies at the proper time?
Montgomery New Testament
"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?
NET Bible
"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?
New Heart English Bible
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Noyes New Testament
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord placed over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Sawyer New Testament
Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom the Lord has placed over his family to give them food in due season?
The Emphasized Bible
Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master hath appointed over his household, to give them food in season?
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Who then is the faithful and provident servant, whom his Lord hath appointed over his household, to give them meat in the proper time?
Twentieth Century New Testament
Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Webster
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
Weymouth New Testament
"Who therefore is the loyal and intelligent servant to whom his master has entrusted the control of his household to give them their rations at the appointed time?
Williams New Testament
"Who then is the faithful and thoughtful slave, whom his master put in charge of his household, to deal out to the members of it their supplies at the proper time?
World English Bible
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Worrell New Testament
"Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant whom his lord set over his household, to give them their food in season?
Worsley New Testament
Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom his lord hath set over his family to give them food in due season?
Youngs Literal Translation
'Who, then, is the servant, faithful and wise, whom his lord did set over his household, to give them the nourishment in season?
Themes
Business life » Employees » Faithful
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the days will be like when the lord comes
Faithfulness » Blessedness of, illustrated
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » The service of God
Fidelity » In business » Rewards of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Faithful, and evil servants
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Servants » Unfaithful servants
The Nation » Kings » Favour of
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 24:45
Images Matthew 24:45
Prayers for Matthew 24:45
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Faithful Slave And An Unfaithful Slave
44 Therefore, you also should be ready, for the Son of man will come at a time when you least expect Him. 45 "Who then, is the trustworthy and sensible slave, to whom his master has assigned the management of his household to provide timely meals for its members? 46 That slave will be happy when his master returns to find him doing his job [well].
Cross References
Matthew 25:21
His master replied, 'Well done, you are a good and trustworthy servant. You have been trustworthy over a [relatively] few things, so I will place you over many things. Come and share in your master's joy.'
Matthew 25:23
His master said to him, 'Well done, you are a good and trustworthy servant. You have been trustworthy over a [relatively] few things, [so] I will place you over many things. Come and share in your master's joy.'
Matthew 25:35-40
for [when] I was hungry, you fed me; [when] I was thirsty, you gave me [something] to drink; [when] I came [to you as] a stranger, you gave me a place to stay;
Hebrews 3:5
Now Moses was a faithful servant among all of [those belonging to] God's household [i.e., the Israelites], as [one who gave] testimony about the things which [were to be] spoken [by him],
Matthew 7:24
"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock.
Matthew 10:16
Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
Matthew 13:52
Then He said to them, "Therefore every expert in the law of Moses who has been made a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is similar to a [wealthy] homeowner who brought [both] new and old things out of his supply of goods."
Matthew 25:2
Five of the bridesmaids were foolish and five were sensible.
Luke 12:41-43
Then Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for our benefit [only] or for all people?"
Luke 16:10-12
"The person who is trustworthy in regard to very small matters, [such as material possessions] is also [likely to be] trustworthy in regard to large matters, [such as spiritual values], and the person who does not do what is right in very small matters is also not [likely] to do what is right in large ones.
Luke 19:17
And the gentleman replied, 'Well done, you are a good slave. Because you have proven trustworthy over a [relatively] very small matter, you will [now] have charge over ten towns.'
John 21:15-17
So, after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you really love me more than these [other disciples do]?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." [Note: Since two different Greek words for "love" are used in this conversation, some scholars see a distinction in their meaning. See Butler, Vol. II, pp. 453-457 for a discussion of these views]. Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my lambs."
Acts 20:28
So, pay close attention to your [own] lives, and to all [members] of the flock [i.e., the congregation] of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers [i.e., elders, shepherds or pastors]. Provide [spiritual] food for the church of the Lord which He purchased by [shedding] His own blood.
1 Corinthians 3:1-2
And I could not speak to you, brothers, as I would to spiritual people, but [I have to speak to you] as I would to worldly people, for you are immature children in [the fellowship of] Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
So, a person should look at us as servants of Christ and property managers entrusted with the secret truths of God.
Ephesians 4:11-13
And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers,
1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, appointing me to the ministry [i.e., to His service], because He considered me trustworthy,
2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, you should pass on to trustworthy men who will be able to teach other people also.
1 Peter 4:10-11
As each of you has received a gift [from God], you should make use of it [in the body], so that you will be [good] caretakers of the many unearned ways that God favors you.
1 Peter 5:1-3
So, the elders in the various places where you live, are to receive the following exhortation. (I too, am an elder and have witnessed the sufferings of Christ, and am also assured of partaking of the glorious [salvation, 1:5] that will someday be revealed).
Revelation 2:13
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan's throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is "martyr"], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.