Luke 12:42
And the LORD said, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the lord will set over his household, to give in season the wheat measure?
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In Context
41And Peter said to Him, “Lord, do You speak this allegory to us, or also to all?”
43Blessed that servant, whom his lord, having come, will find doing so;
Cross References
Exodus 36:4And all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the holy place, each come from his work which they are doing,
Proverbs 15:23Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, || And a word in its season—how good!
Jeremiah 23:4And I have raised shepherds for them, || And they have fed them, || And they no longer fear, nor are frightened, || Nor are they lacking,” || A declaration of YHWH.
Matthew 13:52And He said to them, “Because of this, every scribe having been discipled in regard to the kingdom of the heavens is like to a man, a householder, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Matthew 24:45Who, then, is the servant, faithful and wise, whom his lord set over his household, to give them the nourishment in season?
Luke 7:13And the LORD having seen her, was moved with compassion toward her and said to her, “Do not be weeping”;
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 →