Luke 12:38 nasb — "Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.

NASB

""Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves."

— Luke 12:38, NASB

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Luke 12 — Context

35

"Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.

36

"Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks.

37

"Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will gird himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and will come up and wait on them.

38

"Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.

39

"But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

40

"You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect."

41

Peter said, "Lord, are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?"

Luke 12:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 12:38 say?
Luke 12:38 in the NASB reads: “"Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.”
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 (NASB): “"Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.” 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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