Luke 12:42
The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
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In Context
41Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?”
43Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes.
Cross References
Exodus 36:4All the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which he did.
Proverbs 15:23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Jeremiah 23:4I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,” says the LORD.
Matthew 13:52He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things.”
Matthew 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Don’t cry.”
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 →