Luke 12:42 net — The Lord replied,“Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants,…

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"The Lord replied,“Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?"

— Luke 12:42, NET Bible

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Luke 12 — Context

39

But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

40

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

41

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

42

The Lord replied,“Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?

43

Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns.

44

I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.

45

But if that slave should say to himself,‘My master is delayed in returning,’ and he begins to beat the other slaves, both men and women, and to eat, drink, and get drunk,

Luke 12:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:42 say?
Luke 12:42 in the NET Bible reads: “The Lord replied,“Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?”
Where is Luke 12:42 in the Bible?
Luke 12:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 42.
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 12:42.
What translation should I read Luke 12:42 in?
Luke 12:42 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 12:42?
Luke 12:42 reads (NET): “The Lord replied,“Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?” 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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