It was added also in their due season, because a benefit not conferred at its proper time is rendered vain, and loses the name of a benefit. The same bread is not equally coveted by the hungry man, and him that is satisfied. But with respect to this servant’s reward for his stewardship, He adds, Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: l. 3. Ep. 170.