Luke 12:43

Readiness at Any Hour · Luke 12:35–48
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Translations

Modern
Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
Traditional
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Literal
Blessed is that servant whom his master, having come, will find doing so.
Latin
Beatus ille servus quem, cum venerit dominus, invenerit ita facientem.

Original

Greek
English
Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

Notes

Jesus compared his faithful followers to servants in a master's house. These servants were always ready for his return and did a good job managing the resources he left with them.

Theme notes and profiles

The Coming of the Lord as Judge

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:36–51 Mark 13:32–37

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Riches

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Faithfulness: Exhortation To Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Watchfulness: Faithful Ministers Approved By