Matthew 24:45 cpdv — Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time? "

— Matthew 24:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

42

Therefore, be vigilant. For you do not know at what hour your Lord will return.

43

But know this: if only the father of the family knew at what hour the thief would arrive, he would certainly keep vigil and not permit his house to be broken into.

44

For this reason, you also must be prepared, for you do not know at what hour the Son of man will return.

45

Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time?

46

Blessed is that servant, if, when his lord has arrived, he shall find him doing so.

47

Amen I say to you, he shall appoint him over all of his goods.

48

But if that evil servant has said in his heart, ‘My lord has been delayed in returning,’

Matthew 24:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:45 say?
Matthew 24:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time? ”
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 (CPDV): “Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time? ” 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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