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A Warning for Insiders
Commentators like Spurgeon and Barnes stress that this parable is not for the outside world, but for those who profess to be servants of Christ, especially leaders. The 'evil servant' is a hypocrite within the household of faith, making this a solemn warning against unfaithfulness for all believers, not just those outside the church.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:49
18th Century
Theologian
Smite his fellowservants, etc. This is the conduct of a wicked servant, who, supposing he would not be called to account, and abusing his …
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:49
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 …
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John Gill
On Matthew 24:49
17th Century
Pastor
And shall begin to smite his fellow servants
By abusing the power lodged in him, usurping a dominion over their fait…
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…