Smite his fellowservants, etc. This is the conduct of a wicked servant, who, supposing he would not be called to account, and abusing his …

This man was a “servant,” so we have here a warning, not to the outside world, but to those who are inside the Church of Christ and who profess to …

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

If the servant is wicked and lacks faithfulness and wisdom (v.45), he may convince himself that the master “is staying away a long time”—perhaps a …

And shall begin to smite his fellow servants
By abusing the power lodged in him, usurping a dominion over their fait…

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…