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Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks. <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Be 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. <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And 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. <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And 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. <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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 the door for him. <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Be like servants waiting to open the door at their master's knock when he returns from a wedding. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> 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">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “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">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <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> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <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> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>ye <Fr>yourselves<FR> like men waiting for their lord's return from a wedding, that they may immediately open <Fr>the door<FR> to him, when he comes and knocks.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</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> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Be Ready for Service</a> 35Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. 36<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> 37Blessed 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> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a> 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. <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34-37</a> 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. ... <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a> “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. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-6</a> 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. ... <a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-9</a> 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! <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> 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. <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a> as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> 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. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-12</a> 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. <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a> 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. <a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Song of Solomon 5:2</a> 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.” <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “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> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.men.<a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25-30</a> And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him… <a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.<a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Isaiah 64:4</a> For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.return.<a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">Matthew 22:1</a> And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,<a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1</a> Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.when.<a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Song of Solomon 5:5,6</a> I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock… <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a> 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.<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>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a> </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>).waiting for their master 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>).to return from the wedding banquet 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.so that when he comes and knocks 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>).they can open the door for him at once 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. <a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a> Represent believers who are expected to be vigilant and prepared for the return of their master, symbolizing Jesus Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/m/master.htm">Master</a> Symbolizes Jesus Christ, who will return at an unexpected time, and whose servants must be ready to receive Him. 3. <a href="/topical/w/wedding_banquet.htm">Wedding Banquet</a> A metaphor for the joyous occasion of Christ's return, often associated with the marriage supper of the Lamb in Revelation. 4. <a href="/topical/d/door.htm">Door</a> Represents the readiness and willingness of believers to welcome Christ upon His return. 5. <a href="/topical/r/return.htm">Return</a> The second coming of Christ, an event that believers are to anticipate with preparedness and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_and_readiness.htm">Vigilance and Readiness</a> Believers are called to live in a state of constant readiness for Christ's return, maintaining a lifestyle that reflects His teachings and commands. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a> 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. <a href="/topical/j/joyful_anticipation.htm">Joyful Anticipation</a> The return of Christ is a joyous event, akin to a wedding banquet, and believers should look forward to it with hope and excitement. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_response.htm">Immediate Response</a> The servants' readiness to open the door immediately upon the master's return highlights the importance of being spiritually prepared at all times. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_alertness.htm">Spiritual Alertness</a> 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> <a href="/q/what_defines_hanbali_islam.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a> <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> <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> <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [ will be ] like ὅμοιοι (homoioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. [servants] ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. waiting for προσδεχομένοις (prosdechomenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4327.htm">Strong's 4327: </a> From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await. their ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. master κύριον (kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. to return ἀναλύσῃ (analysē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_360.htm">Strong's 360: </a> To unloose, unloose for departure, depart, return. From ana and luo; to break up, i.e. Depart. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wedding banquet, γάμων (gamōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1062.htm">Strong's 1062: </a> A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. when he comes ἐλθόντος (elthontos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. knocks, κρούσαντος (krousantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2925.htm">Strong's 2925: </a> To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap. they can open [the door] ἀνοίξωσιν (anoixōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. for him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. at once. εὐθέως (eutheōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. 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