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Blessed are those servants, whom the lord will find watching when he comes. Most assuredly I tell you, that he will gird himself, and make them recline, and will come and serve them.
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A Shocking Role Reversal
Commentators are unanimous in highlighting the stunning reversal of roles in this verse. In the ancient world, servants served masters. Jesus promises that in the age to come, He—the Lord—will take the role of a servant to honor those who have faithfully watched for Him. This demonstrates what scholars call His 'marvelous condescension' and the incredible value He places on His followers' faithfulness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall gird himself. He shall take the place of the servant himself. Servants who waited on the table were girded in the manner described a…
He shall gird himself (περιζωσετα). Direct future middle. Jesus did this (John 13:4), not out of gratitude, but to giv…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall gird himself.—The words give a new significance to the act of our Lord in John 13:4. Their real fulfillment is to be foun…
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Baptist
Blessed are those Servants, whom the lord when he cometh, shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them…
In Jesus’ time, a person “dressed ready for service” tucked his flowing outer robe under his belt or sash. This was done to prepare for travel, fig…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Blessed are those servants whom the Lord The Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read, "their Lord", the master of…
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