Luke 12:42

And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The Lord answers Peter’s inquiry in Luke 12:41 regarding whether the preceding parable addresses the disciples or a broader audience.

The words — The Greek employs τίς (tis) for "Who" and ἄρα (ara) for "then," structuring the verse as an open inquiry rather than a specific designation.

The thread — This formulation runs parallel to Matthew 24:45 and establishes the stewardship framework later applied to apostolic ministry in 1 Corinthians 4:1 and ecclesial oversight in Hebrews 13:17.

Why it lands — The text defines a functional role requiring timely distribution of entrusted resources, demanding readers examine their own accountability rather than seek a single historical figure.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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?

Cross-references

Matthew 24:45 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
1 Peter 5:1 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
Luke 19:15 When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.
Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.