Matthew 24:45
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Matthew 24:45
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Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
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Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
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Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
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Verse Text
WhoG5101 thenG686 isG2076 a faithfulG4103 andG2532 wiseG5429 servantG1401, whomG3739 hisG846 lordG2962 hath made rulerG2525 overG1909 hisG846 householdG2322, to giveG1325 themG846 meatG5160 inG1722 due seasonG2540?
τίς ἄρα ἐστὶν ὁ πιστὸς δοῦλος καὶ φρόνιμος, ὃν κατέστησεν ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τῆς θεραπείας αὐτοῦ, τοῦ διδόναι αὐτοῖς τὴν τροφὴν ἐν καιρῷ;
| Greek | Transliteration | Strong's | Morphology | Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
τίς |
tis | G5101 | I-NSM | Who |
ἄρα |
ara | G686 | PRT-I | then |
ἐστὶν |
estin | G2076 | V-PAI-3S | is |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | * |
πιστὸς |
pistos | G4103 | A-NSM | a faithful |
δοῦλος |
doulos | G1401 | N-NSM | servant |
καὶ |
kai | G2532 | CONJ | and |
φρόνιμος, |
phronimos | G5429 | A-NSM | wise |
ὃν |
hon | G3739 | R-ASM | whom |
κατέστησεν |
katestēsen | G2525 | V-AAI-3S | hath made ruler |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | * |
κύριος |
kurios | G2962 | N-NSM | lord |
αὐτοῦ |
autou | G846 | P-GSM | his |
ἐπὶ |
epi | G1909 | PREP | over |
τῆς |
tēs | G3588 | T-GSF | * |
θεραπείας |
therapeias | G2322 | N-GSF | household |
αὐτοῦ, |
autou | G846 | P-GSM | his |
τοῦ |
tou | G3588 | T-GSN | * |
διδόναι |
didonai | G1325 | V-PAN | to give |
αὐτοῖς |
autois | G846 | P-DPM | them |
τὴν |
tēn | G3588 | T-ASF | * |
τροφὴν |
trophēn | G5160 | N-ASF | meat |
ἐν |
en | G1722 | PREP | in |
καιρῷ; |
kairō | G2540 | N-DSM | due season |
- G686 — ἄρα (ára, ar'-ah): probably from αἴρω (aírō) G142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows); haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially γέ (gé) G1065 or οὖν (oûn) G3767 (after) or εἰ (ei) G1487 (before). Compare also ἆρα (âra) G687.
- G846 — αὐτός (autós, ow-tos'): from the particle αὖ (aû) (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ (aḗr) G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû) G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons; her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ (hautoû) G848.
- G1325 — δίδωμι (dídōmi, did'-o-mee): a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection); adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield
- G1401 — δοῦλος (doûlos, doo'-los): from δέω (déō) G1210; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency); bond(-man), servant
- G1722 — ἐν (en, en): a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς (eis) G1519 and ἐκ (ek) G1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.; about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
- G1909 — ἐπί (epí, ep-ee'): a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.; about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
- G2076 — ἐστί (estí, es-tee'): third person singular present indicative of εἰμί (eimí) G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are; are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle
- G2322 — θεραπεία (therapeía, ther-ap-i'-ah): from θεραπεύω (therapeúō) G2323; attendance (specially, medical, i.e. cure); figuratively and collectively, domestics; healing, household
- G2525 — καθίστημι (kathístēmi, kath-is'-tay-mee): from κατά (katá) G2596 and ἵστημι (hístēmi) G2476; to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy; appoint, be, conduct, make, ordain, set
- G2532 — καί (kaí, kahee): apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words; and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet
- G2540 — καιρός (kairós, kahee-ros'): of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time; X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare χρόνος (chrónos) G5550.
- G2962 — κύριος (kýrios, koo'-ree-os): from κῦρος (kŷros) (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title); God, Lord, master, Sir
- G3739 — ὅς (hós, hos): probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ (ho) G3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that; one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ (hoû) G3757.
- G4103 — πιστός (pistós, pis-tos'): from πείθω (peíthō) G3982; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful; believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true
- G5101 — τίς (tís, tis): probably emphatic of τὶς (tìs) G5100; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions); every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why
- G5160 — τροφή (trophḗ, trof-ay'): from τρέφω (tréphō) G5142; nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication, rations (wages); food, meat
- G5429 — φρόνιμος (phrónimos, fron'-ee-mos): from φρήν (phrḗn) G5424; thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while σοφός (sophós) G4680 denotes practical skill or acumen; and συνετός (synetós) G4908 indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative); wise(-r)
The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:
- G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom); the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
Verse Cross-References
- is — Luke 12:41-43, Luke 16:10-12, Luke 19:17, Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 3:5, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Revelation 2:13
- to give — Ezekiel 34:2, Matthew 13:52, Matthew 25:35-40, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 5:1-3
Reciprocal references (24): Genesis 30:29, Genesis 47:23, Exodus 36:4, 2 Kings 12:15, Nehemiah 7:2, Psalms 101:6, Proverbs 14:35, Jeremiah 23:28, Ezekiel 46:24, Ezekiel 48:11, Daniel 12:3, Mark 13:34, Luke 12:37, Luke 12:42, Romans 12:7, 1 Corinthians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 4:17, Colossians 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:7, Titus 2:10, Hebrews 13:7, 3 John 1:5
Related Topics
- Thompson Chain: BUSINESS LIFE; FAITHFULNESS-UNFAITHFULNESS; NATION, THE
- Torrey’s: FAITHFULNESS; PARABLES; SECOND COMING OF CHRIST, THE; WATCHFULNESS
- Nave’s: COMMANDMENTS; FAITHFULNESS; JESUS, THE CHRIST; MINISTER, Christian; SERVANT; WATCHFULNESS
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