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Luke 12:36 Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
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Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And you, like to men waiting for their master, whenever he shall return from the wedding feasts, that having come and having knocked, they might open to him immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are also <i>to be</i> like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open <i>the door</i> for him when he comes and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open <i>the door</i> to him when he comes and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open <i>the door</i> to him when he comes and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open <i>the door</i> for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You must be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />just like those servants who wait up for their master to return from a wedding feast. As soon as he comes and knocks, they open the door for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be like servants waiting to open the door at their master's knock when he returns from a wedding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />like servants who are waiting for their master to come back from a wedding feast. When he comes and knocks, they will open the door for him at once. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Be like people who are waiting for their master to return from a wedding. As soon as he arrives and knocks, they will open the door for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Be like people watching for their lord, when he returns from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And ye yourselves like men that wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and be yourselves like men waiting for their master--on the look-out till he shall return from the wedding feast--that, when he comes and knocks, they may open the door instantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Be like men watching for their lord when he returns from the wedding feast, that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you [be] like to men waiting for their lord when he will return out of the wedding feasts, that he having come and knocked, immediately they may open to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And you, like to men waiting for their master, whenever he shall return from the wedding feasts, that having come and having knocked, they might open to him immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ye like to men waiting for their lord, when he shall return out of the wedding feasts, that he having come and knocked, immediately they may open to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ye like men expecting their Lord, when he shall loose from the nuptials; that having come and knocked, they might quickly open to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And let you yourselves be like men awaiting their lord, when he will return from the wedding; so that, when he arrives and knocks, they may open to him promptly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And be like men who expect their master, when he will return from the wedding house; so that when he comes and knocks, they will immediately open the door for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Be like people waiting for their Lord when he will return from the wedding chamber, so that whenever he comes and knocks, they may open to him at once.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and be like men that are waiting for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that, when he comes and knocks, they may open for him immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and be you like unto men waiting for their lord, when he may rise up from the marriage feast; in order that, coming and knocking, they may open unto him immediately.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and ye like men, expecting their master, when he shall return from the marriage; that when he comes and knocks, they may instantly open the door for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and be yourselves like men waiting for their master--on the look-out till he shall return from the wedding feast--that, when he comes and knocks, they may open the door instantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and yourselves like men waiting for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may straightway open to him.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>ye <Fr><i>yourselves</i><FR> like men waiting for their lord's return from a wedding, that they may immediately open <Fr><i>the door</i><FR> to him, when he comes and knocks.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/12-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5258" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Be Ready for Service</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35</span>Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">will be like</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpois (N-DMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">servants</a> <a href="/greek/4327.htm" title="4327: prosdechomenois (V-PPM/P-DMP) -- From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await.">waiting for</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master</a> <a href="/greek/4219.htm" title="4219: pote (Conj) -- When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time."></a> <a href="/greek/360.htm" title="360: analysē (V-ASA-3S) -- To unloose, unloose for departure, depart, return. From ana and luo; to break up, i.e. Depart.">to return</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1062.htm" title="1062: gamōn (N-GMP) -- A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.">wedding banquet,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthontos (V-APA-GMS) -- To come, go. ">when he comes</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2925.htm" title="2925: krousantos (V-APA-GMS) -- To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap.">knocks,</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: anoixōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">they can open the door</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for him</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">at once.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">37</span>Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a></span><br />Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34-37</a></span><br />It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. / Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a></span><br />Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a></span><br />“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-6</a></span><br />For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. / But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-9</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. / Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a></span><br />Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a></span><br />as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a></span><br />But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-12</a></span><br />But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-12</a></span><br />And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a></span><br />so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a></span><br />For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Song of Solomon 5:2</a></span><br />I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a></span><br />“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you yourselves like to men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately.</p><p class="hdg">men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25-30</a></b></br> And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name <i>was</i> Simeon; and the same man <i>was</i> just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a></b></br> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Isaiah 64:4</a></b></br> For since the beginning of the world <i>men</i> have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, <i>what</i> he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.</p><p class="hdg">return.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">Matthew 22:1</a></b></br> And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1</a></b></br> Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.</p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Song of Solomon 5:5,6</a></b></br> I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped <i>with</i> myrrh, and my fingers <i>with</i> sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a></b></br> Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Bride-Feast</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Door</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Knocked</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Knocketh</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Knocks</a> <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Once</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/8-34.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/luke/11-25.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/luke/11-54.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/luke/11-54.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/11-54.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Wedding</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Bride-Feast</a> <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Door</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/luke/15-6.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Knocked</a> <a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Knocketh</a> <a href="/exodus/21-27.htm">Knocks</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Once</a> <a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Open</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/luke/12-43.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Wedding</a> <a href="/john/7-27.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, servants were expected to be attentive and prepared for their master's needs at any moment. This reflects the Christian call to live in a state of spiritual readiness and service, echoing the teachings of Jesus in other parables such as the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).<p><b>waiting for their master</b><br>The concept of waiting for the master underscores the anticipation of Christ's return. In the cultural context of the first century, a servant's duty was to be prepared for the master's arrival at any time. This parallels the eschatological theme found throughout the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to live in expectation of the Second Coming of Christ (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-6</a>).<p><b>to return from the wedding banquet</b><br>The wedding banquet symbolizes a time of joy and celebration, often used in Scripture to represent the kingdom of God (<a href="/matthew/22.htm">Matthew 22:1-14</a>). The master's return from such an event suggests a time of fulfillment and completion. This imagery connects to the prophetic vision of the marriage supper of the Lamb in <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-9</a>, where Christ is united with His Church.<p><b>so that when he comes and knocks</b><br>The act of knocking signifies the master's desire to enter and be welcomed. In <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a>, Jesus uses similar language, indicating His desire for fellowship with believers. The knocking also implies an element of surprise, reinforcing the need for constant readiness, as the exact time of the master's return is unknown (<a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a>).<p><b>they can open the door for him at once</b><br>Opening the door immediately reflects the servant's preparedness and eagerness to welcome the master. This readiness is a metaphor for spiritual vigilance and faithfulness. The immediacy of the action suggests a heart that is attuned to the master's presence, reminiscent of the wise virgins in <a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>, who were prepared for the bridegroom's arrival.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a></b><br>Represent believers who are expected to be vigilant and prepared for the return of their master, symbolizing Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/master.htm">Master</a></b><br>Symbolizes Jesus Christ, who will return at an unexpected time, and whose servants must be ready to receive Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wedding_banquet.htm">Wedding Banquet</a></b><br>A metaphor for the joyous occasion of Christ's return, often associated with the marriage supper of the Lamb in Revelation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/door.htm">Door</a></b><br>Represents the readiness and willingness of believers to welcome Christ upon His return.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return.htm">Return</a></b><br>The second coming of Christ, an event that believers are to anticipate with preparedness and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_and_readiness.htm">Vigilance and Readiness</a></b><br>Believers are called to live in a state of constant readiness for Christ's return, maintaining a lifestyle that reflects His teachings and commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a></b><br>Like the servants in the parable, Christians are to be diligent in their service to God, using their gifts and resources to further His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_anticipation.htm">Joyful Anticipation</a></b><br>The return of Christ is a joyous event, akin to a wedding banquet, and believers should look forward to it with hope and excitement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/immediate_response.htm">Immediate Response</a></b><br>The servants' readiness to open the door immediately upon the master's return highlights the importance of being spiritually prepared at all times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_alertness.htm">Spiritual Alertness</a></b><br>Just as the servants are alert to the master's return, Christians must remain spiritually alert, discerning the times and living in accordance with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_hanbali_islam.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_lev_25_39-46_differ_on_servitude.htm">Why does the command to release servants (Lev 25:39-46) appear inconsistent with other biblical passages endorsing servitude?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_a_church_trustee's_duties.htm">What responsibilities does a church trustee have?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/12-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[ will be ] like</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅμοιοι</span> <span class="translit">(homoioi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[servants]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνθρώποις</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">waiting for</span><br /><span class="grk">προσδεχομένοις</span> <span class="translit">(prosdechomenois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4327.htm">Strong's 4327: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(heautōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">master</span><br /><span class="grk">κύριον</span> <span class="translit">(kyrion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to return</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναλύσῃ</span> <span class="translit">(analysē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_360.htm">Strong's 360: </a> </span><span class="str2">To unloose, unloose for departure, depart, return. From ana and luo; to break up, i.e. Depart.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wedding banquet,</span><br /><span class="grk">γάμων</span> <span class="translit">(gamōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1062.htm">Strong's 1062: </a> </span><span class="str2">A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when he comes</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλθόντος</span> <span class="translit">(elthontos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">knocks,</span><br /><span class="grk">κρούσαντος</span> <span class="translit">(krousantos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2925.htm">Strong's 2925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they can open [the door]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνοίξωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(anoixōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at once.</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐθέως</span> <span class="translit">(eutheōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> </span><span class="str2">Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/12-36.htm">Luke 12:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/12-36.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:36 Be like men watching for their lord (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>