Luke 12:46

Translations

Modern

The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

Traditional

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

Literal

…the master of that servant will come in a day that he does not expect and in an hour that he does not know, and he will cut him in two and will appoint his portion with the unbelievers.

Latin

…veniet dominus servi illius in die qua non sperat, et hora qua nescit, et dividet eum, partemque ejus cum infidelibus ponet.

Original

Greek

English

The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

Notes

Luke 12:46

He will cut him to pieces: Harsh physical punishment like this was known in the ancient world. It is not clear whether Jesus was describing punishment in this life or final judgment.
assign him a place with the unbelievers: This could mean treating him like an unbeliever in this life, or condemning him with unbelievers in the final judgment. The meaning depends on whether Jesus was speaking about discipline for an unfaithful believer or condemnation of an unbeliever. In either case, the warning is clear: an unfaithful servant will face severe judgment.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

The Coming of the Lord as Judge

Events

Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29

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Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’

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