Luke 12:42

The Lord answered. "Who then is that faithful steward, the wise man whom his Lord will put in charge of the rations in due time?

Montgomery New Testament

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

41"Master," said Peter, "are you speaking this parable to us or to all alike?"

43"Blessed is that slave whom his master on his coming shall find so doing.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:52"Then," said he, "every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his storehouse new things and old."

Matthew 24:45"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?

Luke 7:13A great crowd accompanied her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on 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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