Bible Commentary

Matthew 24:47

Matthew 24:47

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

He shall make him ruler over ( καταστη ìσει ἐπι Ì, with dative, denoting permanency of occupation; in it is with genitive, as of temporary superintendence) all his goods; all that he hath.

This is the reward. He who before was set over only a small part of his lord's possessions is now made superintendent of all his property; for "he that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much" ().

How we are to take this promise as applied to the rewards of the kingdom of heaven, we know not yet. "Eve hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, what God hath prepared for them that love him" (1 Corinthians 2:9).

There are similar mysterious statements elsewhere; e.g. ; ; ; . This may be one of those passages in which we are not meant to press or understand all the details of the parable.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Recommended reading

More for Matthew 24:47

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries