I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
Parallel translations
- WEB Most certainly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.
- KJV Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
- BSB Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
- NKJV Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
- NASB Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
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Quick answer
Jesus solemnly promises the faithful servant will be set over all the master's possessions. Faithfulness now leads to greater trust and reward later.
Overview
The reward for faithfulness is expanded responsibility and honor in the master's kingdom. This reflects the gospel pattern that those faithful in little are entrusted with much. The promise motivates perseverance without making service a mere transaction. It anticipates the joy and authority Christ shares with his faithful people in his kingdom.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Matt 25:23“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
- Matt 25:21“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
- Luke 12:37Blessed are those servants, whom the lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you, that he will dress himself, and make them recline, and will come and serve them.
- Luke 12:44Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.
- Luke 19:17“He said to him, ‘Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
- Rev 3:21He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
- 2 Tim 2:12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
- Rev 21:7He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.
- Dan 12:3Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
- 1 Pet 5:4When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
- John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
- Luke 22:29–30I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
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