Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise manager whom his lord will appoint over his service to give the provision on time?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
41And Peter said to him, Lord, did thou speak this parable to us, or also to all?
43Blessed is that bondman whom his lord when he comes will find so doing.
Cross References
Exodus 36:4And all the wise men, who wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought.
Proverbs 15:23A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!
Jeremiah 23:4And I will set up shepherds over them who shall feed them. And they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed. Neither shall any be lacking, says LORD.
Matthew 13:52And he said to them, Because of this every scholar who has been instructed in the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a house-ruler, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.
Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and wise bondman, whom his lord appointed over his service, to give them the provision on time?
Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, he felt compassion toward her, and said to her, Weep not.
Matthew Henry on Luke 12:42-54
Vigilance and Exertion Inculcated. 41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his… Read the whole commentary →