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He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful. <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces and put him with the unfaithful. <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the master of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour that he does not know, and he will cut him in two and will appoint him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then the master of that slave will come on a day that he does not expect, and at an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in two, and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him, and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> that servant’s master will come on a day he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unfaithful. <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> that slave&#8217s master will come on a day he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful. <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If that happens, the master will come on a day and at a time when the servant least expects him. That servant will then be punished and thrown out with the servants who cannot be trusted. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful. <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His master will return at an unexpected time. Then his master will punish him severely and assign him a place with unfaithful people. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> then the master will come back one day when the servant does not expect him and at a time he does not know. The master will cut him in pieces and make him share the fate of the disobedient. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he doesn't expect him and at an hour that he doesn't know. Then his master will punish him severely and assign him a place with unfaithful people. <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> then the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not foresee, and will cut him in two, and assign him a place with the unfaithful. <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> then the lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not expecting him, and in an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful. <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 asunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that servant's Master will come on a day when he is not expecting Him and at an hour that he knows not of, and will punish him severely, and make him share the lot of the unfaithful. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> then the lord of that servant will come in a day when he isn’t expecting him and in an hour that he doesn’t know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not look for [him], and in an hour that he does not know, and will cut him off, and he will appoint his portion with the unfaithful. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the master of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour that he does not know, and he will cut him in two and will appoint him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he doth not look for him, and in an hour that he doth not know, and will cut him off, and his portion with the unfaithful he will appoint. <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The lord of that servant shall come in a day which he expects not, and in an hour which he knows not, and he will cut him in two equal parts, and set his portion with the unbelieving.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The lord of that servant will come in the day that he hopeth not, and at the hour that he knoweth not, and shall separate him, and shall appoint him his portion with unbelievers. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> then the Lord of that servant will return on a day which he hoped not, and at an hour which he knew not. And he will separate him, and he will place his portion with that of the unfaithful. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> then that servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour and will punish him severely and assign him a place with the unfaithful. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and put him with the unfaithful.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The master of that servant will come in a day and at an hour that he does not expect or know; and he will severely punish him, and place him with those who are not trustworthy. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “The Lord of that servant will come in a day when he does not expect and in an hour when he does not know; he shall cut him off and he shall appoint his portion with those who are unbelievers.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he looks not for him, and at an hour which he knows not; and will cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the unfaithful.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour in which he does not know, and will cut him off, and will appoint his part with the unbelievers.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> the master of that servant will come in a day when he doth not expect him, and at an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and give him his portion with the unfaithful. <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> his master will return on a day he does not expect him, and a an hour he is ignorant of; he will separate him from the rest, and give him a treatment answerable to his infidelity. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that servant's Master will come on a day when he is not expecting Him and at an hour that he knows not of, and will punish him severely, and make him share the lot of the unfaithful. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>the lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not expecting him, and in an hour which he knows not, and will cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>the lord of that servant will come on a day in which he does not expect <Fr>him,<FR> and at a time which he is not aware of; and will cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the unfaithful.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-46.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=5356" 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> …45But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. 46<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/2962.htm" title="2962: kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinou (DPro-GMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">of that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulou (N-GMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēxei (V-FIA-3S) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">will come</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">a day</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4328.htm" title="4328: prosdoka (V-PIA-3S) -- To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await.">he does not expect</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">an hour</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">he does not anticipate.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1371.htm" title="1371: dichotomēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From a compound of a derivative of dis and a derivative of temno; to bisect, i.e. to flog severely.">he will cut him to pieces</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: thēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">assign</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">a</a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: meros (N-ANS) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">place</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</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/571.htm" title="571: apistōn (Adj-GMP) -- (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing).">unbelievers.</a> 47That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.…<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/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50-51</a> 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 hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Matthew 25:30</a> And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ <a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Matthew 8:12</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Matthew 22:13</a> Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-3</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. <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3</a> Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Revelation 16:15</a> “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</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. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a> If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a> But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Ezekiel 33:12-13</a> Therefore, son of man, say to your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will not deliver him in the day of his transgression; neither will the wickedness of the wicked man cause him to stumble on the day he turns from his wickedness. Nor will the righteous man be able to survive by his righteousness on the day he sins.’ / If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but he then trusts in his righteousness and commits iniquity, then none of his righteous works will be remembered; he will die because of the iniquity he has committed. <a href="/isaiah/13-9.htm">Isaiah 13:9</a> Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. <a href="/isaiah/26-21.htm">Isaiah 26:21</a> For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. <a href="/jeremiah/23-19.htm">Jeremiah 23:19-20</a> Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. / The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looks 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.lord.<a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Luke 12:19,20,40</a> And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry… <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Revelation 16:15</a> Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.cut him in sunder.<a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9</a> For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.<a href="/psalms/94-14.htm">Psalm 94:14</a> For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.and will appoint.<a href="/job/20-29.htm">Job 20:29</a> This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.<a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5</a> The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.<a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22,23</a> Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? … the unbelievers.<a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Matthew 24:51</a> And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Assign</a> <a href="/mark/10-9.htm">Asunder</a> <a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/luke/12-43.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/matthew/24-50.htm">Expecteth</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/luke/12-28.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/1-9.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Part</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/18-27.htm">Servant's</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Share</a> <a href="/luke/12-43.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/nahum/1-13.htm">Sunder</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Unbelievers</a> <a href="/hosea/11-12.htm">Unfaithful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Assign</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Asunder</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/luke/13-7.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/job/7-2.htm">Expecteth</a> <a href="/luke/23-51.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/luke/17-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/17-29.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/luke/15-8.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/luke/23-16.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Servant's</a> <a href="/luke/20-18.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Share</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/job/8-14.htm">Sunder</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Time</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Unbelievers</a> <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Unfaithful</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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It reflects the unpredictability of the Second Coming of Christ, as seen in <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a>, where Jesus warns that the Son of Man will come at an hour when He is not expected. The imagery of a master-servant relationship was familiar in the ancient Near East, where servants were expected to be vigilant and ready for their master's return at any time. This serves as a warning to remain spiritually alert and prepared.and at an hour he does not anticipate. The emphasis on the specific timing being unknown underscores the need for constant readiness. This aligns with the parable of the ten virgins in <a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>, where the wise virgins are prepared for the bridegroom's unexpected arrival. The cultural context of first-century Palestine, where travel and communication were unpredictable, would resonate with the audience, highlighting the importance of vigilance and faithfulness.Then he will cut him to pieces This severe punishment reflects the seriousness of the servant's negligence and unfaithfulness. In ancient times, such harsh penalties were not uncommon for servants who betrayed their master's trust. The imagery is stark and serves as a metaphor for divine judgment. It echoes the Old Testament's portrayal of God's judgment on the unfaithful, as seen in passages like <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a>, where the righteous who turn away from their righteousness face severe consequences.and assign him a place with the unbelievers. This phrase indicates the ultimate separation from the faithful community and the loss of eternal fellowship with God. It parallels the fate of the goats in the parable of the sheep and goats in <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>, where those who fail to live according to God's will are separated from the righteous. The cultural understanding of community and belonging in the ancient world underscores the gravity of being cast out. This separation is a type of spiritual death, reflecting the eternal consequences of unbelief and disobedience, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a>, where the unbelieving are consigned to the second death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> Represents God or Christ, who has authority over His servants and will return unexpectedly. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> Symbolizes believers or those who profess to follow Christ, entrusted with responsibilities. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_unbelievers.htm">The Unbelievers</a> Those who do not follow Christ, representing a place of judgment and separation from God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_unexpected_return.htm">The Unexpected Return</a> The event of Christ's second coming, which will be sudden and unanticipated by many. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_punishment.htm">The Punishment</a> The severe consequence for unfaithfulness, illustrating the seriousness of spiritual negligence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_and_readiness.htm">Vigilance and Readiness</a> Believers must live in a state of readiness, always prepared for Christ's return, which will be sudden and unexpected. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_stewardship.htm">Faithfulness in Stewardship</a> We are called to be faithful stewards of the responsibilities and gifts God has entrusted to us, knowing that we will be held accountable. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_negligence.htm">Consequences of Negligence</a> The passage warns of severe consequences for those who are unfaithful, highlighting the importance of living a life that reflects our commitment to Christ. <a href="/topical/s/separation_from_unbelievers.htm">Separation from Unbelievers</a> The text underscores the reality of eternal separation for those who do not live according to God's will, urging us to examine our lives and align them with His teachings. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_repentance.htm">Urgency of Repentance</a> Given the unexpected nature of Christ's return, there is an urgent call to repentance and a sincere commitment to following Him.<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_a_patron_saint.htm">What defines being a servant of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_delilah_spirit.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'deny yourself'?</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/how_will_you_use_your_gifts.htm">What will you do with what you've been given?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(46) With the unbelievers.--Better, perhaps, in a less technical sense, the unfaithful, the word affording sharp contrast with the "faithful and wise steward" of <a href="/luke/12-42.htm" title="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?">Luke 12:42</a>. <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. master κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative 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. of that ἐκείνου (ekeinou) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. servant δούλου (doulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. will come ἥξει (hēxei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. when ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he does not expect [him], προσδοκᾷ (prosdoka) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4328.htm">Strong's 4328: </a> To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. an hour ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. of which ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he is unaware. γινώσκει (ginōskei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He will cut him to pieces διχοτομήσει (dichotomēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1371.htm">Strong's 1371: </a> From a compound of a derivative of dis and a derivative of temno; to bisect, i.e. to flog severely. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. assign θήσει (thēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. a τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <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. place μέρος (meros) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. 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. unbelievers. ἀπίστων (apistōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:46 Then the lord of that servant will (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-45.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:45"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:45" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-47.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:47"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:47" /></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>