Luke 12:41 asv — And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?

American Standard Version

"And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all? "

— Luke 12:41, American Standard Version

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Luke 12 — Context

38

And if he shall come in the second watch, and if in the third, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

39

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.

40

Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

41

And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?

42

And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?

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.

Luke 12:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:41 say?
Luke 12:41 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all? ”
Where is Luke 12:41 in the Bible?
Luke 12:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 41.
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 12:41.
What translation should I read Luke 12:41 in?
Luke 12:41 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 12:41?
Luke 12:41 reads (ASV): “And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all? ” 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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