Verse 41

Luke 12:41

New King James Version

41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
Original Language Text
greek
Εἶπεν ⸀δὲ ὁ Πέτρος· Κύριε, πρὸς ἡμᾶς τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην λέγεις ἢ καὶ πρὸς πάντας;
English Translation
And Peter said, "Lord, are you speaking this parable to us or to all?"
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Chapter 12 Context
1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch tha... Focus ↗
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Focus ↗
3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have... Focus ↗
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more... Focus ↗
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast... Focus ↗
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God (Elohim)? Focus ↗
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than... Focus ↗
8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess be... Focus ↗
9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God (Elohim). Focus ↗
10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that... Focus ↗
11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought h... Focus ↗
12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. Focus ↗
13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance wi... Focus ↗
14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? Focus ↗
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the... Focus ↗
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully... Focus ↗
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fr... Focus ↗
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow a... Focus ↗
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat,... Focus ↗
20 But God (Elohim) said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose... Focus ↗
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God (Elohim). Focus ↗
22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye sha... Focus ↗
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Focus ↗
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God... Focus ↗
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? Focus ↗
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? Focus ↗
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomo... Focus ↗
28 If then God (Elohim) so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into t... Focus ↗
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. Focus ↗
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have ne... Focus ↗
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God (Elohim); and all these things shall be added unto you. Focus ↗
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Focus ↗
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heave... Focus ↗
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Focus ↗
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; Focus ↗
36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that... Focus ↗
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you,... Focus ↗
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are... Focus ↗
39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would h... Focus ↗
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. Focus ↗
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 h... Focus ↗
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Focus ↗
44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. Focus ↗
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the m... Focus ↗
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is n... Focus ↗
47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his... Focus ↗
48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For... Focus ↗
49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I if it be already kindled? Focus ↗
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Focus ↗
51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Focus ↗
52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against thr... Focus ↗
53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the... Focus ↗
54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There... Focus ↗
55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Focus ↗
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not dis... Focus ↗
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? Focus ↗
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that... Focus ↗
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. Focus ↗