Be ye (γινεσθε). Present middle imperative, keep on becoming.

Cometh (ερχετα). Futuristic present indicati…

And this know, that if the goodman of the house ...—Better, "if the master of the house." See Notes on Matthew 2…

And if he shalt come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. And this know, that if the …

Theophylact of Ohrid: Having taught His disciples moderation and freed them from all the cares and conceits of this life, o…

The image now changes to one of burglary. Jesus seems to be using a recent incident known to his audience. lit is unusual, but not impo ible, for a…

Be you therefore ready also
Not habitually, but actually, in the exercise of grace, and the discharge of duty, with …

Christ strongly emphasized this caution not to give way to unsettling, perplexing worries (Matthew 6:25–34). The arguments used here ar…