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Luke 12

Luke 12:38

Readiness at Any Hour · Luke 12:35–48
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Translations

Modern
Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.
Traditional
And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
Literal
And if he should come in the second, and if in the third watch, and he finds thus, blessed are those.
Latin
Et si venerit in secunda vigilia, et si in tertia vigilia venerit, et ita invenerit, beati sunt servi illi.

Original

Greek
English
Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.

Notes

Luke 12:35–48

Jesus compared his faithful followers to servants in a master's house. These servants were always ready for his return and did a good job managing the resources he left with them.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:36–51 Mark 13:32–37

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Servants Waiting for Their Lord Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Night: Divided Into Four Watches by the Romans Night: Divided Into Watches Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Steward: The Faithful Steward Described Temptation: Resistance To The Second Coming of Christ: Blessedness of Being Prepared For Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning