Bible Strands
Luke 12:43
Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to his followers in response to Peter’s question about the parable’s audience, continuing his instruction on household management. (Luke 12:42)
The words — μακάριος (makarios) literally means “blessed” or “fortunate,” and δοῦλος (doulos) denotes a “bondservant” or “slave.”
The thread — The verse continues the stewardship parable’s focus on managerial accountability, running directly through Luke 12:42–44 as a single teaching on faithful service.
Why it lands — It requires sustained performance of assigned duties rather than intermittent effort, promising greater authority to those proven reliable.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.