The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
That servant's master will show up on a random day when he's not expecting it, at a time that completely catches him off guard.
Be ready because the most important moments always come when you least expect them.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is delivering a sermon on the Mount of Olives to His disciples, discussing the signs of the end times and the importance of spiritual readiness. This verse is part of a parable about a servant left in charge of his master's household, emphasizing that the master will return unexpectedly, much like Christ's second coming. The historical setting reflects first-century Jewish expectations of messianic fulfillment amid Roman occupation and growing unrest.
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