Verse 46
Luke 12:46
New Living Translation
46
The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful.
Original Language Text
greek
ἥξει ὁ κύριος τοῦ δούλου ἐκείνου ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ᾗ οὐ προσδοκᾷ καὶ ἐν ὥρᾳ ᾗ οὐ γινώσκει, καὶ διχοτομήσει αὐτὸν καὶ τὸ μέρος αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀπίστων θήσει.
English Translation
The lord of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in two and will place his portion with the unbelievers.
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Chapter 12 Context
1
Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Yashua (Je...
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The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will...
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3
Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind cl...
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4
“Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you a...
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5
But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God (Elohim), who has the power to kill you and then throw you...
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6
“What is the price of five sparrows — two copper coins ? Yet God (Elohim) does not forget a single o...
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7
And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God (...
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8
“I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also...
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9
But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God (Elohim)’s angels.
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10
Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit...
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11
“And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry...
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12
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.”
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13
Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate w...
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14
Yashua (Jesus) replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?”
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15
Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
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16
Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops.
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17
He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’
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Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to...
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19
And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now...
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20
“But God (Elohim) said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything...
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21
“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God (Elohi...
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22
Then, turning to his disciples, Yashua (Jesus) said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about ever...
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23
For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.
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24
Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God (Elohim) feeds them....
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25
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
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And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger thing...
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27
“Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all hi...
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28
And if God (Elohim) cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire to...
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29
“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things.
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30
These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows...
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31
Seek the Kingdom of God (Elohim) above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
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32
“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
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33
“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And...
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34
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
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35
“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning,
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36
as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready...
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37
The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he him...
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38
He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward th...
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39
“Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his hou...
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40
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”
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41
Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?”
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42
And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsib...
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43
If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
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44
I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
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45
But what if the servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating the oth...
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46
The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish...
47
“And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instr...
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48
But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When so...
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49
“I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning!
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50
I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomp...
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51
Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each...
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52
From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against — or two in favor an...
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53
‘Father will be divided against son<br>and son against father;<br>mother against daughter<br>and dau...
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54
Then Yashua (Jesus) turned to the crowd and said, “When you see clouds beginning to form in the west...
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55
When the south wind blows, you say, ‘Today will be a scorcher.’ And it is.
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56
You fools! You know how to interpret the weather signs of the earth and sky, but you don’t know how...
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57
“Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?
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58
When you are on the way to court with your accuser, try to settle the matter before you get there. O...
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And if that happens, you won’t be free again until you have paid the very last penny. ”
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Verse Information
- Book
- Luke
- Chapter
- Chapter 12 (59 verses)
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- New Living Translation