Luke 12:38 cpdv — And if he will return in the second watch, or if in the third watch, and if he will find them to be so: then blessed ar…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And if he will return in the second watch, or if in the third watch, and if he will find them to be so: then blessed are those servants. "

— Luke 12:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 12 — Context

35

Let your waists be girded, and let lamps be burning in your hands.

36

And let you yourselves be like men awaiting their lord, when he will return from the wedding; so that, when he arrives and knocks, they may open to him promptly.

37

Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, when he returns, will find being vigilant. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, while he, continuing on, will minister to them.

38

And if he will return in the second watch, or if in the third watch, and if he will find them to be so: then blessed are those servants.

39

But know this: that if the father of the family knew at what hour the thief would arrive, he would certainly stand watch, and he would not permit his house to be broken into.

40

You also must be prepared. For the Son of man will return at an hour that you will not realize.”

41

Then Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or also to everyone?”

Luke 12:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:38 say?
Luke 12:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And if he will return in the second watch, or if in the third watch, and if he will find them to be so: then blessed are those servants. ”
Where is Luke 12:38 in the Bible?
Luke 12:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:38.
What translation should I read Luke 12:38 in?
Luke 12:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:38?
Luke 12:38 reads (CPDV): “And if he will return in the second watch, or if in the third watch, and if he will find them to be so: then blessed are those servants. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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