Matthew 24:45 Douay-Rheims

Who, thinkest thou, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath appointed over his family, to give them meat in season.

Hilary of Poitiers

c. A.D. 310–367 Patristic

Though the Lord had given above a general exhortation to all in common to unwearied vigilance, yet He adds a special charge to the rulers of the people, that is, the Bishops, of watchfulness in looking for His coming. Such He calls a faithful servant, and wise master of the household, careful for the needs and interests of the people entrusted to Him.

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A.D. 367 · as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on Matthew 24:45-51

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