Luke 12:46

the lord of that bondman will arrive in a day that he does not expect, and in an hour that he is not aware, and will cut him in two, and will place his portion with the unbelieving.

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In The King James Version

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

In Context

45But if that bondman should say in his heart, My lord is late to come, and should begin to beat the servant boys and the servant girls, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken,

47And that bondman who knew his lord's will, and who did not prepare, nor do according to his will, will be beaten much,

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Cross References

Psalms 11:5LORD tries the righteous man, but his soul hates the wicked man and him who loves violence.

Psalms 94:14For LORD will not cast off his people, nor will he forsake his inheritance.

Matthew 13:41The Son of man will send forth his agents, and they will gather out of his kingdom all the stumbling-blocks, and those doing lawlessness,

Matthew 24:51and he will cut him in two, and place his share with the hypocrites. There will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

Luke 12:40Therefore, ye also become ready, because the Son of man comes at that hour ye do not suppose.

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 →

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