Luke 12:42
And the Lord said—Who then is the faithful steward, the prudent one, whom the lord will appoint over his body of attendants, to be giving, in due season, the measured allowance of wheat?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
41But Peter said—Lord! unto us, this parable, speakest thou? or, even unto all?
43Happy, that servant, whom the lord, when he cometh shall find doing, thus!
Cross References
Exodus 36:4Then came in all the wise men who were doing all the holy work,—man by man from his work which, they, were doing;
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,—how good!
Jeremiah 23:4And I will raise up over them shepherds who will tend them,—So shall they not be afraid any more, nor be dismayed nor be missing, Declareth Yahweh.
Matthew 13:52And, he, said unto them—Wherefore, every scribe, discipled unto the kingdom of the heavens, is like unto a householder, who putteth forth out of his treasure, things new and old.
Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master hath appointed over his household, to give them food in season?
Luke 7:13And, beholding her, the Lord, was moved with compassion over her, and said to her—Be not weeping!
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 →