Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.
Parallel translations
- KJV Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
- BSB Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
- NKJV Truly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all that he has.
- NASB Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
- NLT I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
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Quick answer
Truly the master will set the faithful servant over all his possessions. Faithfulness now leads to greater responsibility and reward in the kingdom.
Overview
Jesus promises that the trustworthy steward will be entrusted with even more, a picture of the reward awaiting faithful service. This reflects the kingdom principle that faithfulness in present duties leads to greater honor. It motivates believers to serve diligently, looking forward to the commendation and reward Christ will give.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 22:29–30I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
- Matt 24:47Most certainly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.
- Luke 19:17–19“He said to him, ‘Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
- Dan 12:2–3Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
- Rev 3:18I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
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