Matthew 24:48

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On the other hand, that servant, if he is wicked, may think that it will be a long time before his master comes.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:26

Then Elisha said to him, “I went with you in spirit when the man turned around in his chariot to speak to you. How could you accept silver, clothes, olive orchards, vineyards, sheep, cattle, or slaves?

Ecclesiastes 8:11

When a sentence against a crime isn’t carried out quickly, people are encouraged to commit crimes.

Isaiah 32:6

Godless fools speak foolishness, and their minds plan evil in order to do ungodly things. They speak falsely about the Lord. They let people go hungry and withhold water from thirsty people.

Ezekiel 12:22

“Son of man, what is this proverb you have in Israel: ‘Days go by, and every vision comes to nothing’?

Ezekiel 12:27

“Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, ‘The vision that Ezekiel sees won’t happen for a long time. What he prophecies will happen in the distant future.’

Matthew 18:32

“Then his master sent for him and said to him, ‘You evil servant! I canceled your entire debt, because you begged me.

Matthew 24:47

I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.

Matthew 24:49

The servant may begin to beat the other servants and eat and drink with the drunks.

Matthew 25:26

“His master responded, ‘You evil and lazy servant! If you knew that I harvest where I haven’t planted and gather where I haven’t scattered,

Mark 7:21

Evil thoughts, sexual sins, stealing, murder,

Luke 12:45

On the other hand, that servant may think that his master is taking a long time to come home. The servant may begin to beat the other servants and to eat, drink, and get drunk.

Luke 19:22

“The king said to him, ‘I’ll judge you by what you’ve said, you evil servant! You knew that I was a tough person to get along with. You knew that I take what isn’t mine and harvest grain I haven’t planted.

John 13:2

While supper was taking place, the devil had already put the idea of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.

Acts 5:3

Peter asked, “Ananias, why did you let Satan fill you with the idea that you could deceive the Holy Spirit? You’ve held back some of the money you received for the land.

Acts 8:22

So change your wicked thoughts, and ask the Lord if he will forgive you for thinking like this.

Deuteronomy 15:9

When the seventh year—the year when payments on debts are canceled—is near, you might be stingy toward poor Israelites and give them nothing. Be careful not to think these worthless thoughts. The poor will complain to the Lord about you, and you will be condemned for your sin.

Deuteronomy 9:4

When the Lord your God expels these people in front of you, don’t say to yourselves, “Because we’ve been living right, the Lord brought us here to take possession of this land.” No, it’s because these nations are so wicked that the Lord is forcing them out of your way.