Matthew 24:51

Verse

Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

American Standard Version (1901)

and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

Bible in Basic English

And will have him cut in two, and will give him a part in the fate of the false ones: there will be weeping and cries of sorrow.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And shall separate him, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Free Bible Version

He'll cut him to pieces, and treat him in the same way as the hypocrites, sending him to a place where there's crying and gnashing of teeth.

Geneva Bible 1599

And will cut him off, and giue him his portion with hypocrites: there shalbe weeping, and gnashing of teeth.

King James (Authorized) Version

And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

One Unity Resource Bible

and will cut him in pieces, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. There is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.

Translation for Translators

He will punish that servant severely [HYP], (OR, cut that servant into two pieces) and he will put him where ◄the hypocrites/the ones who only pretended to be good► are put. In that place the people cry and grind their teeth because they suffer very much.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

His master will cut him in pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.

Noah Webster Bible

And will cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

World English Bible

and will cut him in pieces and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. That is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.

Young's Literal Translation

and will cut him off, and his portion with the hypocrites will appoint; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.

Context

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⁵⁰The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate.⁵¹Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus warns about the consequences of being unfaithful and irresponsible in carrying out one's duties. The master's return symbolizes the second coming of Christ, where those who are found neglectful and disobedient will face severe judgment. This serves as a reminder for believers to remain vigilant, faithful, and diligent in their service to God, as they await the return of their Lord. The verse underscores the importance of living a life of obedience and readiness, as no one knows the exact time of Christ's return.

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