Matthew 24:49 bbe — And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;

Bible in Basic English

"And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;"

— Matthew 24:49, Bible in Basic English

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“And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;”
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“and shall begin to beat his fellow-servants, and shall eat and drink with the drunken; ”
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Matthew 24 — Context

A blessing on that servant, who will be doing so when his lord comes.

Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.

But if that evil servant says in his heart, My lord is a long time in coming;

And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not looking for him, and in an hour of which he has no knowledge,

And will have him cut in two, and will give him a part in the fate of the false ones: there will be weeping and cries of sorrow.

Matthew 24:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:49 say?

Matthew 24:49 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;”

Where is Matthew 24:49 in the Bible?

Matthew 24:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 49.

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 24:49.

What translation should I read Matthew 24:49 in?

Matthew 24:49 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 24:49?

Matthew 24:49 reads (BBE): “And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;” 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.

Matthew 24:49 bbe — And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;

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