Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Matthew 24:45

"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?" — Matthew 24:45 (ASV)

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 as establish that their responsibilities entail good personal relationships (v.49), requiring exemplary conduct and precluding harshness and lording it over others. The good servant is faithful and prudent, doing what is assigned him. When his master returns, he is “blessed” and promoted (v.47).