Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Of a truth I say unto you that he will set him over all that he hath.Shall find so doing ... In these verses, Jesus returned again to his warning against unreadiness, pointing out here that the greatest and most comprehensive rewards shall be the portion of the disciples who shall be found ready for the coming of the Lord. read more
41-48. unto us or even to all?—us the Twelve, or all this vast audience? read more
44. make him ruler over all he hath—will advance him to the highest post, referring to the world to come. (See Matthew 25:21; Matthew 25:23). read more
4. The coming of the Son of Man 1:12:35-48Jesus’ teaching of the disciples continued without a break. However the subject shifted from ceasing to be anxious about material possessions to being ready for the Son of Man’s coming. Freedom from anxiety can lead to laziness. Jesus did not want His disciples to be lazy but to prepare for His return. He taught this lesson with two parables. This teaching is the first indication in Luke that Jesus would leave His disciples and then return to them later. read more
The importance of faithfulness 12:41-48Faithfulness is important for disciples in view of the Lord’s return as well as readiness. read more
The parable of the two servants 12:42-48 (cf. Matthew 24:45-51) read more
Leading disciples who faithfully serve their fellow servants of the Lord during His absence can count on receiving greater responsibility after He returns. These faithful disciples will become Jesus’ chief administrators in the kingdom (cf. Daniel 7:27). Authority in the kingdom is in view. read more
The Leaven of the Pharisees. The Rich Fool1-12. Jesus warns His followers against Pharisaic hypocrisy, and exhorts them to be courageous in face of opposition. This speech is not unsuitable to the context in St. Luke, but the whole of the sayings are found also in St. Matthew’s Gospel, generally in a more natural connexion (mostly in the charge to the Twelve, Luke 10:5-42). Perhaps St. Luke here groups together savings spoken at different times.1. When there were] RV ’when the many thousands of... read more
(42-46) Who then is that faithful and wise steward?—See Notes on Matthew 24:45-51. 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 (Luke 16:8-10). If wisdom and prudence alone deserved the praise there bestowed on it, what would be due to wisdom and faithfulness united? In St.... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:44
over . Greek. epi. App-104 . Not the same case as in verses: Luke 12:14 , Luke 12:42 . read more