that faithful and wise steward = the faithful steward and prudent [man]. make ruler = set. over. Greek. epi. App-104 . Not the same case as in verses: Luke 12:14 , Luke 12:44 . portion of meat = measure of food. Greek. sitometrion. Occurs only here. Supposed to be a peculiar N.T. word, but it is found in the Papyri, and the kindred verb in Genesis 47:12 , Genesis 47:14 (Septuagint) read more
over . Greek. epi. App-104 . Not the same case as in verses: Luke 12:14 , Luke 12:42 . read more
delayeth. The emphasis is placed on this verb by the Figure of speech Hyperbaton ( App-6 ), because it is this postponement of the reckoning which leads to his evil doing. and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in Luke 12:45 and Luke 12:46 . menservants . See App-108 . maidens. Greek. paidiske. See Luke 22:56 . read more
at = in, as in preceding clause. is not aware = knows not. App-132 . cut him in sunder. Compare Daniel 2:5 .Hebrews 11:37 . unbelievers = unfaithful. read more
And = But. will. Greek. thelema. See App-102 . according to. Greek. pros. App-104 . read more
given = committed. of = from. Greek. para. App-104 . read more
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through. Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.Jesus was still preaching a warning against unreadiness; and he here dramatically shifted to another metaphor in which he compares his Second Coming to the unexpected arrival of a thief. "Paul applied the same figure of speech to the Second Coming in 1... read more
And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?The answer the Lord gave was specific, "And what I say unto you, I may say unto all, Watch!" (Mark 13:27); but here the answer was given indirectly. read more
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?By the use of the word "steward," Jesus includes all who undertake to do the Saviour's will and do service at his bidding. "The obvious meaning is that Peter and the other apostles, and all who serve the Lord faithfully, are such `faithful and wise stewards'."[45] read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:41
Lord . Note, not "Jesus". App-98 . A. to. Greek. pros. Same as "unto" in preceding clause. read more