Luke 12:46

the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not foresee, and will cut him in two and assign his portion to be with the unfaithful.

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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 if that servant says in his heart, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and he begins to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,

47That servant who knew his master's will, but did not prepare himself or act according to his will, will be beaten with many lashes.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:41The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all stumbling blocks and those who practice lawlessness.

Matthew 24:51and will cut him in two and assign his portion to be with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Luke 12:40Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not 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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