Luke 12:42 “And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, who…”

Luke 12:42

And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?

American Standard Version

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?

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Lord saide, Who is a faithfull steward and wise, whom the master shall make ruler ouer his householde, to giue them their portion of meate in season?

Darby Translation

And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the measure of corn in season?

Young's Literal Translation

And the Lord said, 'Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the lord shall set over his household, to give in season the wheat measure?

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord said, Who then is the wise and responsible servant whom his lord will put in control of his family, to give them their food at the right time?

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Cross references

“Who”

Luke 19:15–19 Titus 1:7 Matthew 25:20–23 Matthew 24:45 Matthew 24:46 1 Corinthians 4:1

Luke 19:15–19 · BSB

When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.

Titus 1:7 · BSB

As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

Matthew 25:20–23 · BSB

The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’

Matthew 24:45 · BSB

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

Matthew 24:46 · BSB

Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

1 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

“steward”

1 Peter 4:10 Matthew 20:8 Luke 16:1–12

1 Peter 4:10 · BSB

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

Matthew 20:8 · BSB

When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’

Luke 16:1–12 · BSB

Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

“ruler”

Hebrews 13:17 1 Timothy 5:17 Hebrews 3:5 Hebrews 13:7 1 Timothy 3:15

Hebrews 13:17 · BSB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

1 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Hebrews 3:5 · BSB

Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

Hebrews 13:7 · BSB

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

1 Timothy 3:15 · BSB

in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

“to give”

1 Peter 5:1–4 Acts 20:28 Ezekiel 34:3 John 21:15–17 Jeremiah 23:4 Matthew 13:52

1 Peter 5:1–4 · BSB

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

Acts 20:28 · BSB

Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Ezekiel 34:3 · BSB

You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock.

John 21:15–17 · BSB

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”

Jeremiah 23:4 · BSB

I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD.

Matthew 13:52 · BSB

Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

“in due”

2 Timothy 4:2 Proverbs 15:23 Isaiah 50:4

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Proverbs 15:23 · BSB

A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

Isaiah 50:4 · BSB

The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

Also

Luke 7:13

Luke 7:13 · BSB

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

43Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

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