Verses 45–51. This passage is, in fact, a parable, though it is not expressly called so. The design is to show that his disciples should act as if …

Who then is a faithful...? A better translation is, Who then is the faithful and wise servant? The latter word, "wise," i…

The apostles were stewards of the mysteries of God (1 Corinthians 4:1) and good stewards of the manifold grace of God…

St. Hilary of Poitiers: Although the Lord had given a general exhortation above for all to maintain unwearied vigilance, He n…

The “servant” in this parable is the head over all the domestics. This, however, does not so much limit the application of the parable to leaders a…

Who is the faithful and wise servant? This passage is explained more distinctly by Luke, who includes Peter’s question, which led…

Who then is a faithful and wise servant
The Vulgate Latin adds, "do you think?" and is a question put to the discipl…

To watch for Christ's coming, is to maintain that disposition of mind in which we would be willing for our Lord to find us.

We know that we …

After the Lord affirmed the uncertainty of the hour of His coming, He advises vigilance. This advice is twofold:

1. First, He advises all…