Luke 12:37

New American Bible - revised edition

Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.

Cross References

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without spot or blemish before him, at peace.

Matthew 24:42

Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Philippians 1:23

I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, [for] that is far better.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written: “What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him,”

Revelation 14:13

I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” said the Spirit, “let them find rest from their labors, for their works accompany them.” The Harvest of the Earth.

2 Peter 1:11

For, in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. Apostolic Witness.

John 12:26

Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

Luke 21:36

Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” Ministry in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 62:5

For as a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.

Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Revelation 3:21

I will give the victor the right to sit with me on my throne, as I myself first won the victory and sit with my Father on his throne.

Philippians 1:21

For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.

Luke 17:8

Would he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished’?

Luke 12:43

Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, Who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, Who will sing joyfully because of you,

Jeremiah 32:41

I will take delight in doing good to them: I will plant them firmly in this land, with all my heart and soul.

Luke 12:36

and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.

Luke 22:27

For who is greater: the one seated at table or the one who serves? Is it not the one seated at table? I am among you as the one who serves.

Revelation 16:15

(“Behold, I am coming like a thief.” Blessed is the one who watches and keeps his clothes ready, so that he may not go naked and people see him exposed.)