Luke 12:43

Blessed is that servant if, when his Lord will return, he will find him acting in this manner.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

42So the Lord said: “Who do you think is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his Lord has appointed over his family, in order to give them their measure of wheat in due time?

44Truly I say to you, that he will appoint him over all that he possesses.

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Cross References

Proverbs 27:18Whoever maintains the fig tree shall eat its fruit. And whoever is the keeper of his master shall be glorified.

Matthew 24:46Blessed is that servant, if, when his lord has arrived, he shall find him doing so.

2 Peter 3:14Therefore, most beloved, while awaiting these things, be diligent, so that you may be found to be immaculate and unassailable before him, in peace.

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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