Bible Strands
Matthew 24:46
Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his followers regarding his return, using a parable about a master evaluating a household manager to illustrate readiness.
The words — The Greek μακάριος (makarios) assigns a state of divine favor to the δοῦλος (doulos) or servant whom the κύριος (kurios) or master discovers active upon his ἐλθὼν (elthōn) arrival.
The thread — This motif of the returning master blessing the vigilant servant recurs in Luke 12:43 and Luke 12:37, while the theme of blessedness tied to watchfulness at Christ's return appears in Revelation 16:15.
Why it lands — The text states that a master discovers a servant actively fulfilling his duties upon his return. It demands the reader to maintain consistent stewardship without knowing when the master will arrive.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Cross-references
- Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
- Luke 12:43 Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
- Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.
- Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
- 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
- 2 Peter 1:13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
- Revelation 2:19 I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.