Matthew 24:45 asv — Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due se…

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"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season? "

— Matthew 24:45, American Standard Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

42

Watch therefore: for ye know not on what day your Lord cometh.

43

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

44

Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

45

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

46

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

47

Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

48

But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord tarrieth;

Matthew 24:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:45 say?
Matthew 24:45 in the American Standard Version reads: “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season? ”
Where is Matthew 24:45 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 45.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 24:45.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:45 in?
Matthew 24:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 24:45?
Matthew 24:45 reads (ASV): “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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