Blessed is that servant —The words, taken literally, seem to refer only to those who are found in this way at the time of the fina…

Doing whatever the Master has appointed him to do; if he is a minister, preaching the truth with all his heart; if he is a teacher, endeavoring to …

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…

Blessed is that servant whom his Lord, when he comes
Whether in a way of judgment, as against Jerusalem; or at death…

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…