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Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
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Commentators like Calvin and Aquinas explain that while all believers must be watchful, this parable is a specific and heightened charge to church leaders. Their position of honor comes with a heavier burden of responsibility. They are stewards appointed by Christ over His 'household,' the church, and are held to an extraordinary standard of care and diligence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Verses 45–51. This passage is, in fact, a parable, though it is not expressly called so. The design is to show that his disciples should act as if …
19th Century
Anglican
Who then is a faithful...? A better translation is, Who then is the faithful and wise servant? The latter word, "wise," i…
Baptist
The apostles were stewards of the mysteries of God (1 Corinthians 4:1) and good stewards of the manifold grace of God…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Who is the faithful and wise servant? This passage is explained more distinctly by Luke, who includes Peter’s question, which led…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who then is a faithful and wise servant The Vulgate Latin adds, "do you think?" and is a question put to the discipl…
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord affirmed the uncertainty of the hour of His coming, He advises vigilance. This advice is twofold:
