Luke 12:42

And the Lord said, Who is indeed that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his family to give out the measure of food in due season?

1770 John Worsley NT

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

41Then said Peter unto Him, Lord, dost thou speak this parable to us only, or to all others likewise?

43Happy is that servant, whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find so doing.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:52Therefore every teacher, who has been thus instructed in the knowledge of the kingdom of heaven, is like a master of a family, who brings forth out of his store things new and old.

Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom his lord hath set over his family to give them food in due season?

Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, He was moved with compassion for 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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