Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 24:51

"and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth." — Matthew 24:51 (ASV)

Shall cut him asunder. This kind of punishment was practiced in ancient times. Sometimes it was done by the sword, sometimes by saws. It was practiced among the Chaldeans (Daniel 3:29) and among the Hebrews (see 2 Samuel 12:31; 1 Samuel 15:33; 1 Kings 3:25; Hebrews 11:37).

It was also practiced by the Egyptians and Romans. It is perhaps not to be taken literally here, but signifies that the wicked servant should be severely punished.

Hypocrites. See Barnes on Matthew 6:2.

They are spoken of here as the worst of men.

Weeping and gnashing of teeth. See Barnes on Matthew 8:12-13.

The unfaithful and wicked minister of God, who lives without expectation or fear of judgment, shall suffer the severest punishment inflicted on sinners in the world of woe.