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- (Jesus continues to tell his disciples a parable.)
- Blessed are - "How good it is for"
- whom the master will find watching when he comes - "whose master finds them waiting for him when he returns" or "who are ready when the master returns"
- he will tuck…make them sit down - This is a reversal the previous verses. Because the servants have been faithful to their master, the master will now reward them by serving them.
- he will tuck his long robe in his belt - This can be translated with the implicit information made explicit: “He will prepare to serve by tucking his clothes into his belt” or “He will dress to serve.” (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_explicit)
- in the second watch of the night - This can be translated as "late at night" or "just before midnight." The second watch was between 9:00 p.m. and midnight. (See: en:obe:other:biblicaltime)
- or if even in the third watch - This can be translated as "or if he comes very late at night." The third watch was from midnight to 3:00 a.m. (See: en:obe:other:biblicaltime)