Matthew 24:49 web — and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards,

World English Bible

"and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards,"

— Matthew 24:49, World English Bible

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Matthew 24 — Context

46

Blessed is that servant whom his lord finds doing so when he comes.

47

Most certainly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.

48

But if that evil servant should say in his heart, 'My lord is delaying his coming,'

49

and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards,

50

the lord of that servant will come in a day when he doesn't expect it, and in an hour when he doesn't know it,

51

and will cut him in pieces, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. There is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.

Matthew 24:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:49 say?
Matthew 24:49 in the World English Bible reads: “and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards,”
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 (WEB): “and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards,” 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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