Luke 12:42

The 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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In The King James Version

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?

In Context

41Then Peter said to him, “Lord, are yoʋ telling this parable only for us, or for everyone else as well?”

43Blessed is that servant whom his master finds doing so when he comes.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:52Then he said to them, “Every scribe that has been trained as a disciple for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”

Matthew 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.”

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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