Luke 12:41

Then Peter said to him, “Lord, are yoʋ telling this parable only for us, or for everyone else as well?”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

In Context

40Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect him.”

42The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

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Cross References

Mark 13:37What I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”

1 Peter 4:7The end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be alert and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

Matthew Henry on Luke 12:23-41

Inordinate Care Reproved. 22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If ye then be not able to do that… Read the whole commentary →

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