Matthew 24:48

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 24:48

BSB

But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, 'My master will be away a long time.'

AKJV

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming;

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

But if that servant say in his heart, My lord delays to come;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 24:48

ButandG1161Conjunction ifG1437Conjunction thatG1565 evilG2556Adjective servantG1401NounshallsayG2036 inG1722Preposition hisG846 heartG2588Noun Feminine MyG3450 lordG2962Noun Masculine delayethG5549VerbhiscomingG2064Verb

Commentary for Matthew 24:48

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 24:48

Summary

Unfaithful servant abandons duty expecting delayed accountability.

Event

Describing unfaithful servant's conduct

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD