Matthew 24:45-47 Meaning

A sixth motive, especially serving to stir up ministers to be watchful in their calling: as every man in his calling, so namely a minister (who is set over the Lord’s people as a steward to give the children the bread of life in due season) shall be blessed, if he be faithful, and found at his work when Christ comes. Therefore should every man watch, and the minister in particular, that he may be found diligent in his calling, when his Master comes.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:45-47 Meaning – Who then is a faithful and wise servant

The sort of service and trust which is put upon a minister of the gospel is very high and the happiness of a faithful and wise minister is very great; for, Who then is a faithful and wise servant &c., says he.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:45-47 Meaning – He shall make him ruler over all his goods

The greatest honour which a man can do to his servant in this world is but a shadow to show forth what the Lord will bestow on his faithful servants in the world to come. This is it which he says: He shall make him ruler over all his goods, that is, he shall put honour upon him.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)