Luke 12:42

God's Word

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?

Cross References

Exodus 36:4

Finally, all the skilled craftsmen who were working on the holy place stopped what they were doing. They all came to Moses.

Proverbs 12:8

A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.

Proverbs 15:23

A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, and a timely word—oh, how good!

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit, and whoever protects his master is honored.

Proverbs 31:15

She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves.

Isaiah 50:4

The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.

Jeremiah 23:4

I will put shepherds over them. Those shepherds will take care of them. My sheep will no longer be afraid or terrified, and not one of them will be missing,” declares the Lord.

Ezekiel 34:3

You eat the best parts of the sheep, dress in the wool, and butcher the finest sheep. Yet, you don’t take care of the sheep.

Matthew 13:52

So Jesus said to them, “That is why every student of the Scriptures who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure chest.”

Matthew 20:8

“When evening came, the owner of the vineyard told the supervisor, ‘Call the workers, and give them their wages. Start with the last, and end with the first.’

Luke 12:43

That servant will be blessed if his master finds him doing this job when he comes.

Luke 7:13

When the Lord saw her, he felt sorry for her. He said to her, “Don’t cry.”

Luke 7:19

and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for someone else?”

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

1 Timothy 3:15

in case I’m delayed. I want you to know how people who are members of God’s family must live. God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 5:17

Give double honor to spiritual leaders  who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.

2 Timothy 4:2

Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

Titus 1:7

Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and accept their authority. They take care of you because they are responsible for you. Obey them so that they may do this work joyfully and not complain about you. (Causing them to complain would not be to your advantage.)

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about how their lives turned out, and imitate their faith.

Hebrews 3:5

Moses was a faithful servant in God’s household. He told ⌞the people⌟ what God would say in the future.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.