Luke 12:43

Happy is that servant who, when his lord comes, is doing so.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

In Context

42And 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?

44Truly I say to you, he will put him in control of all his goods.

Read all of Luke 12

Cross References

Proverbs 27:18Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.

Matthew 24:46A blessing on that servant, who will be doing so when his lord comes.

2 Peter 3:14For this reason, my loved ones, as you are looking for these things, take great care that when he comes you may be in peace before him, free from sin and every evil thing.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Luke 12:43