that faithful and wise steward = the faithful steward and prudent [man].
make ruler = set.
over. Greek. epi. App-104. Not the same case as in verses: Luk_12:14, Luk_12:44.
portion of meat = measure of food. Greek. sitometrion. Occurs only here. Supposed to be a peculiar N.T. word, but it is found in the Papyri, and the kindred verb in Gen_47:12, Gen_47:14 (Septuagint)