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<a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful, wise manager, whom the master will set over the care of his servants, to give them the measure of food in season? <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the Lord said, &#8220Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time? <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time? <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Lord said: &#8220Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time? <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord answered: Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time? <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord asked, "Who, then, is the faithful, skilled manager that the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their share of food at the right time? <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Lord answered, "Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? He is the one that his master will put in charge, to run the household and give the other servants their share of the food at the proper time. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Lord said, "Who, then, is the faithful and careful servant manager whom his master will put in charge of giving all his other servants their share of food at the right time? <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the Lord answered, ?Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> The Lord replied, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time? <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right time? <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 provisions in due season? <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Who, then," replied the Lord, "is the faithful and intelligent steward whom his Master will put in charge of His household to serve out their rations at the proper times? <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the LORD said, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the lord will set over his household, to give in season the wheat measure? <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful, wise manager, whom the master will set over the care of his servants, to give them the measure of food in season? <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Lord said, 'Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the lord shall set over his household, to give in season the wheat measure? <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, which the Lord will set over his household, to give the allowance of wheat in due time?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord said: Who (thinkest thou) is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season? <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So the Lord said: “Who do you think is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his Lord has appointed over his family, in order to give them their measure of wheat in due time? <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> And the Lord replied, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the master will put in charge of his servants to distribute [the] food allowance at the proper time? <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put in charge of his slaves, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will appoint over his household, to give supplies in due time? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to him, “Who is the truly faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord will appoint over his servants to give a portion in his time?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the Lord said: "Who, then, is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his servants, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The Lord said, <FR>Who then is the faithful, wise steward, whom the lord will establish over his house-hold, to give them their food in season?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the Lord said, Who indeed is a faithful steward, and prudent, whom the lord will place over his household, to give them their proportion of provision at the proper season? <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant, <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Who, then," replied the Lord, "is the faithful and intelligent steward whom his Master will put in charge of His household to serve out their rations at the proper times? <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the Lord said, <FR>"Who, then, is the faithful steward, the wise one, whom his lord will appoint over his household to give the portion of food in due season?<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the Lord said, <FR>Who is indeed that faithful and wise steward, whom <Fr>his<FR> master will set over his family to give <Fr>out<FR> the measure of food in <Fr>due<FR> season?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-42.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=5319" 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> …41“Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?” 42<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <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.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Who</a> <a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.">then</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <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/4103.htm" title="4103: pistos (Adj-NMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">faithful</a> <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.">and</a> <a href="/greek/5429.htm" title="5429: phronimos (Adj-NMS) -- Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited.">wise</a> <a href="/greek/3623.htm" title="3623: oikonomos (N-NMS) -- A household manager, a steward, guardian. ">manager,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <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/2525.htm" title="2525: katastēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy.">puts</a> <a href="/greek/2322.htm" title="2322: therapeias (N-GFS) -- From therapeuo; attendance; figuratively and collectively, domestics.">in charge</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">of</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.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">servants</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didonai (V-PNA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to give them</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.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4620.htm" title="4620: sitometrion (N-ANS) -- A measured portion of grain or food. From sitos and metron; a grain-measure, i.e. ration.">portion</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/2540.htm" title="2540: kairō (N-DMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">the proper time?</a> 43Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.…<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/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-47</a> Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a> Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Titus 1:7</a> As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. <a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Hebrews 3:5-6</a> Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. / But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a> in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">1 Corinthians 9:17</a> If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Colossians 1:25</a> I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a> I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4-6</a> Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. / From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. / So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, <a href="/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18</a> Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Isaiah 22:15-25</a> This is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “Go, say to Shebna, the steward in charge of the palace: / What are you doing here, and who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here—to chisel your tomb in the height and cut your resting place in the rock? / Look, O mighty man! The LORD is about to shake you violently. He will take hold of you, ... <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Nehemiah 7:2</a> Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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?Who.<a href="/luke/19-15.htm">Luke 19:15-19</a> And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading… <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45,46</a> Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? … <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Matthew 25:20-23</a> And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more… steward.<a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Luke 16:1-12</a> And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods… <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm">Matthew 20:8</a> So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.<a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.ruler.<a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a> But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.<a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17</a> Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.<a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Hebrews 3:5</a> And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;to give.<a href="/jeremiah/23-4.htm">Jeremiah 23:4</a> And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.<a href="/ezekiel/34-3.htm">Ezekiel 34:3</a> Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock.<a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Matthew 13:52</a> Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.in due.<a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a> A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!<a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a> The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.<a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Control</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/mark/12-2.htm">Due</a> <a href="/matthew/25-23.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/luke/12-29.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Household</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/12-25.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/luke/2-3.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Rations</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/luke/10-29.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/luke/4-13.htm">Season</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Sensible</a> <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/12-38.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Control</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Due</a> <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/luke/13-26.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Household</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/12-43.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/1-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/john/4-8.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/luke/15-5.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-27.htm">Rations</a> <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Season</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">Sensible</a> <a href="/luke/12-43.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/12-56.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Wise</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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This context is part of a larger discourse where Jesus teaches about vigilance and readiness for His return. The use of "answered" suggests a response to a question or a continuation of a teaching moment, emphasizing the importance of understanding and applying His teachings.Who then is the faithful and wise manager The "faithful and wise manager" is a metaphor for a disciple or leader in the Christian community. Faithfulness and wisdom are key virtues in biblical leadership, reflecting a deep commitment to God's will and the ability to apply knowledge effectively. This phrase challenges believers to examine their own stewardship and readiness in serving God's purposes.whom the master puts in charge of his servants The "master" symbolizes God or Christ, who entrusts responsibilities to His followers. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are given roles and duties to fulfill on behalf of the master. The "servants" can represent the community of believers or those under the care of the leader, highlighting the responsibility to lead with integrity and care.to give them their portion This phrase indicates the duty of the manager to provide for the needs of the servants. It underscores the biblical theme of provision and care, where leaders are expected to ensure that those under their charge receive what is necessary for their well-being. This can be seen as both physical and spiritual nourishment, aligning with the broader scriptural mandate to care for others.at the proper time Timing is crucial in biblical teachings, reflecting God's perfect plan and order. The "proper time" suggests discernment and wisdom in knowing when to act, aligning with God's timing rather than human impatience. This echoes other scriptural references to God's timing, such as <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>, which speaks of a time for every purpose under heaven.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, teaching His disciples about readiness and faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_faithful_and_wise_manager.htm">The Faithful and Wise Manager</a> Represents those entrusted with responsibilities in God's kingdom, expected to be diligent and prudent. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> Symbolizes God or Christ, who entrusts His servants with duties and will return to assess their faithfulness. 4. <a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a> Those under the care of the manager, representing believers or members of the church community. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_portion_of_food.htm">The Portion of Food</a> Symbolizes the spiritual and practical needs that the manager is responsible for distributing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_stewardship.htm">Faithfulness in Stewardship</a> As believers, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources, talents, and responsibilities God has entrusted to us. This includes spiritual, material, and relational aspects of our lives. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a> The "wise manager" is not only faithful but also prudent. Wisdom involves making decisions that align with God's will and benefit those under our care. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_god.htm">Accountability to God</a> Just as the master returns to assess the manager's work, we will be accountable to God for how we manage what He has given us. This should motivate us to live with integrity and purpose. <a href="/topical/s/serving_others.htm">Serving Others</a> The manager's role includes providing for the needs of others. Our stewardship should reflect a heart of service, prioritizing the well-being of those around us. <a href="/topical/r/readiness_for_christ's_return.htm">Readiness for Christ's Return</a> This parable is set within a broader teaching on being prepared for the Lord's return. Our stewardship is part of living in readiness and expectation of His coming.<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_does_dominion_over_animals_mean.htm">What does dominion over animals mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_stockpiling.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian stockpiling?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_god's_servants.htm">What does the Bible say about God's servants?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_planning.htm">What does the Bible say about family planning?</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>(42-46) Who then is that faithful and wise steward?--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/24-45.htm" title="Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?">Matthew 24:45-51</a>. Here the words come as an answer to Peter's question. The promise was spoken, not for the Twelve only, but for every faithful and wise steward. The words are as the germ of the parable which sets forth the wisdom, though not the faithfulness, of the Unjust Steward (<a href="/context/luke/16-8.htm" title="And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.">Luke 16:8-10</a>). If wisdom and prudence alone deserved the praise there bestowed on it, what would be due to wisdom and faithfulness united? In St. Paul's words, "It is required in stewards that a man be found faithful" (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm" title="Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.">1Corinthians 4:2</a>), we may, perhaps, recognise one of the many traces left on his Epistles by the companionship of St. Luke. (See Introduction.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 42-44. - 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? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. Jesus goes on with his discourse. Apparently he pays no heed to Peter's question, but really he answers it fully, giving in fact more details on the subject of rewards to the faithful in the life to come than even Peter's question required. "Who then," asks the Lord, "is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler ever his household?" Who? Peter must answer the question. This steward should be Peter himself and each of Peter's chosen companions. This high position of steward in the household of the Lord should be filled by those whom Jesus had specially chosen. If, when he came again, the Lord found these faithful to their solemn trust, then these should receive a still higher and grander recompense even than that inconceivably splendid reward (mentioned in ver. 37) which had so struck Peter; and the higher recompense which these, the faithful and wise stewards, should then receive would be the being made rulers over all that the Lord hath. The answer of the Master then told Peter that all his followers, if found true and loyal, should receive the reward promised (in ver. 37) to the watching servants, who in the world to come would be not the servants but the friends of God. While the few, the chosen apostles of the Lord, if they endured to the end, if they were found wise and faithful, to them would be given in the new life a yet more glorious recompense; they would be set in some special position of government and dominion in the glorious city of God. This teaches, too, indirectly, but with great clearness, that in the heaven-life all Christ's redeemed will enjoy in the friendship of God a perfect blessedness. Still, in that perfect blessedness which will be the heritage of all the redeemed, there will still be degrees in glory. <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. Lord 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. answered, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Who Τίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. then ἄρα (ara) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_686.htm">Strong's 686: </a> Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. 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. faithful πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. [and] 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. wise φρόνιμος (phronimos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5429.htm">Strong's 5429: </a> Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited. manager, οἰκονόμος (oikonomos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3623.htm">Strong's 3623: </a> A household manager, a steward, guardian. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. 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. puts καταστήσει (katastēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2525.htm">Strong's 2525: </a> From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy. in charge θεραπείας (therapeias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2322.htm">Strong's 2322: </a> From therapeuo; attendance; figuratively and collectively, domestics. of ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. his 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. [servants] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. to give [them] διδόναι (didonai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. [their] 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. portion σιτομέτριον (sitometrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4620.htm">Strong's 4620: </a> A measured portion of grain or food. From sitos and metron; a grain-measure, i.e. ration. 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. the proper time? καιρῷ (kairō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. 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