Luke 12:46

That servant's master will return unexpectedly one day at a time he didn't anticipate, and will punish him severely, treating him as totally untrustworthy.

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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 what if the servant were to say to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and then starts beating the other servants, both men and women, feasting and getting drunk?

47That servant who knew what his master wanted and yet didn't get ready or follow his instructions, will be beaten severely;

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Cross References

Psalms 11:5The Lord examines both those who do right and those who do evil, but he hates those who love violence.

Psalms 94:14For the Lord will not give up on his people; he will not abandon his own.

Matthew 13:41The Son of man will send out his angels, and they will gather up every sinful thing and everyone who does evil,

Matthew 24:51He'll cut him to pieces, and treat him in the same way as the hypocrites, sending him to a place where there's crying and gnashing of teeth.”

Luke 12:40You must also be ready, for the Son of man is coming when you don't expect him.”

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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