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The Heart's Dangerous Whisper
Commentators agree that the servant's downfall begins with a single, internal thought: "My lord is delaying his coming." This seemingly small assumption is the root of unfaithfulness. It fosters a false sense of security that leads to spiritual carelessness and sin. The warning is to guard our hearts against the temptation to believe we have plenty of time, as this thought is the first step toward neglecting our duties to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:48
18th Century
Theologian
That evil servant. If that servant, thus appointed and holding this office, should be evil or wicked.
Say in his heart. Se…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:48
My lord tarrieth (χρονιζε μου ο κυριος). That is the temptation and to give way to indulge in fleshly appetites or to pride of sup…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:48–51
19th Century
Preacher
He was a servant, you see. So this is a warning, not to the outside world, but to you who are inside the nominal church and who profess to be serva…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:48
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 …
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:48
16th Century
Theologian
But if that wicked servant shall say in his heart. By these words, Christ briefly points out the source of that carelessness which creeps …
John Gill
On Matthew 24:48
17th Century
Pastor
But and if that evil servant
Or should there be an evil servant, an unwise and faithless one, who though he may have…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:42–51
17th Century
Minister
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:42–51
13th Century
Philosopher
After the Lord affirmed the uncertainty of the hour of His coming, He advises vigilance. This advice is twofold:
- First, He advises all…