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Luke 12:42 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 12:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”
Luke 12:42 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward (εἶπεν δὲ ὁ κύριος, Τίς ἄρα ἐστὶν ὁ πιστὸς οἰκονόμος ὁ φρόνιμος, eipen de ho kyrios, Tis ara estin ho pistos oikonomos ho phronimos)—Instead of directly answering Peter's question, Jesus poses a rhetorical question that applies to both leaders and all believers. The interrogative tis (τίς, who) challenges hearers to self-examination. The adjectives pistos (πιστός, faithful, trustworthy) and phronimos (φρόνιμος, wise, prudent, sensible) describe the ideal steward. Oikonomos (οἰκονόμος) means household manager or steward—one entrusted...
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Cross-References for Luke 12:42
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“and stewards of God's mysteries.”
“as a fellow elder”
“for they watch on behalf of your souls”
“employ it in serving one another”
“especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.”
“therefore”
“as God's steward; not self-pleasing”
“rebuke”