Luke 12:42
“Who, then,” replied the Master, “is that trustworthy steward, the careful man, who will be placed by his master over his establishment, to give them their rations at the proper time?
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
41“Master,” said Peter, “are you telling this parable with reference to us or to every one?”
43Happy will that servant be whom his master, when he comes home, shall find doing this.
Cross References
Matthew 13:52Then he added: “So every Teacher of the Law, who has received instruction about the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who produces from his stores things both new and old.”
Matthew 24:45Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Luke 7:13When he saw her, the Master was moved with compassion for her, and he 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 →