Verse 43

Luke 12:43

American Standard Version Byzantine Text

43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Original Language Text
greek
μακάριος ὁ δοῦλος ἐκεῖνος, ὃν ἐλθὼν ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ εὑρήσει ποιοῦντα οὕτως·
English Translation
Blessed is that servant whom his lord, coming, will find doing so.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 12 Context
1 In the mean time, when the many thousands of the multitude were gathered together, insomuch that the... Focus ↗
2 But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hidden, that shall not be known. Focus ↗
3 Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spok... 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 warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into h... Focus ↗
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? and not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God (El... Focus ↗
7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many... Focus ↗
8 And I say unto you, Everyone who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess... Focus ↗
9 but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God (... Focus ↗
10 And everyone who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him t... Focus ↗
11 And when they bring you before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, be not anxious h... Focus ↗
12 for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say. Focus ↗
13 And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me. Focus ↗
14 But 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 keep yourselves from covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth... Focus ↗
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully... Focus ↗
17 and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruit... 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 foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the t... 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, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shal... Focus ↗
23 Life is more than food, and the body than raiment. Focus ↗
24 Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God... Focus ↗
25 And which of you by being anxious can add unto the measure of his life one cubit? Focus ↗
26 If then ye are not able to do even that which is least, why are ye anxious concerning the rest? Focus ↗
27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say unto you, Even So... Focus ↗
28 But if God (Elohim) doth so clothe the grass, which today is in the field, and tomorrow is cast into... 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: but your Father knoweth that ye have ne... Focus ↗
31 Yet 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 which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in... Focus ↗
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Focus ↗
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lamps burning; Focus ↗
36 and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage fe... 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, and come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are... Focus ↗
39 But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would... Focus ↗
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. Focus ↗
41 And Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all? Focus ↗
42 And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his house... Focus ↗
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 set him over all that he hath. Focus ↗
45 But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the... Focus ↗
46 the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth n... Focus ↗
47 And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall... Focus ↗
48 but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to who... Focus ↗
49 I came to cast fire to the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled? Focus ↗
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Focus ↗
51 Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Focus ↗
52 for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against thr... Focus ↗
53 Father shall be divided against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter a... Focus ↗
54 And he said to the multitudes also, When ye see a cloud rising out of the west, straightaway ye say,... Focus ↗
55 And when ye see a south wind blowing, ye say, There will be a scorching heat; and it cometh to pass. Focus ↗
56 Ye hypocrites, ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven; but how is it that ye... Focus ↗
57 And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? Focus ↗
58 For as thou art going with thine adversary before the magistrate, on the way give diligence to be qu... Focus ↗
59 I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the very last mite. Focus ↗