43But be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.
44Be ready then; for at a time which you have no thought of the Son of man will come.
45Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?
46A blessing on that servant, who will be doing so when his lord comes.
47Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.
48But if that evil servant says in his heart, My lord is a long time in coming;
49And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;
