Luke 12:42

New International Reader's Version

The Lord answered, “Suppose a master puts one of his servants in charge of his other servants. The servant’s job is to give them the food they are to receive at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise manager for this.

Cross References

Exodus 36:4

So all the skilled workers working on the holy tent stopped what they were doing.

Proverbs 12:8

A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.

Proverbs 15:23

Joy is found in giving the right answer. And how good is a word spoken at the right time!

Proverbs 27:18

A person who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit. And a person who protects their master will be honored.

Proverbs 31:15

She gets up while it is still night. She provides food for her family. She also gives some to her female servants.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord and King has taught me what to say. He has taught me how to help those who are tired. He wakes me up every morning. He makes me want to listen like a good student.

Jeremiah 23:4

I will place shepherds over them who will take good care of them. My sheep will not be afraid or terrified anymore. And none of them will be missing,” announces the Lord.

Ezekiel 34:3

Instead, you eat the butter. You dress yourselves with the wool. You kill the finest animals. But you do not take care of your flocks.

Matthew 13:52

He said to them, “Every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house. He brings new treasures out of his storeroom as well as old ones.”

Matthew 20:8

“When evening came, the owner of the vineyard spoke to the person who was in charge of the workers. He said, ‘Call the workers and give them their pay. Begin with the last ones I hired. Then go on to the first ones.’

Luke 12:43

It will be good for the servant if the master finds him doing his job when the master returns.

Luke 7:13

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

Luke 7:19

He sent them to the Lord. John told them to ask him, “Are you the one who is supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?”

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves. Keep watch over all the believers. The Holy Spirit has made you leaders over them. Be shepherds of God’s church. He bought it with his own blood.

1 Timothy 3:15

Then if I have to put off my visit, you will know how people should act in God’s family. The family of God is the church of the living God. It is the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who do the church’s work well are worth twice as much honor. That is true in a special way of elders who preach and teach.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Titus 1:7

A church leader takes care of God’s family. That’s why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry easily. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people.

Hebrews 13:17

Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders. They spoke God’s word to you. Think about the results of their way of life. Copy their faith.

Hebrews 3:5

“Moses was faithful as one who serves in the house of God.” (Numbers 12:7) He was a witness to what God would say in days to come.

1 Peter 4:10

God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.