Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is the wise and responsible servant whom his lord will put in control of his family, to give them their food at the right time?
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41And Peter said to him, Lord, are these words said to us only, or to all men?
43Happy is that servant who, when his lord comes, is doing so.
Cross References
Exodus 36:4Then the wise men, who were doing all the work of the holy place, came from their work;
Proverbs 15:23A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
Jeremiah 23:4And I will put over them keepers who will take care of them: never again will they be overcome with fear or be troubled, and there will not be the loss of one of them, says the Lord.
Matthew 13:52And he said to them, For this reason every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house, who gives out from his store things new and old.
Matthew 24:45Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?
Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, he had pity on her and said to her, Be not sad.
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 →