^{45 Ref} Who 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?

^{46 Ref} A blessing on that servant, who will be doing so when his lord comes.

^{47 Ref} Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.

^{48 Ref} But if that evil servant says in his heart, My lord is a long time in coming;

^{49 Ref} And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;

^{50 Ref} The lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not looking for him, and in an hour of which he has no knowledge,

^{51 Ref} 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.