Luke 12:46

The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples regarding a servant who abuses his household while assuming his master’s delayed return.

The words — ἥξει (hēxei) marks a future arrival, and κῦριος (kurios) identifies the absent authority whose sudden return triggers the judgment.

The thread — The pattern of unexpected arrival and subsequent judgment runs in Luke 12:40 and Revelation 16:15.

Why it lands — The text states the master will arrive unannounced, cut the unprepared servant to pieces, and assign him a place with unbelievers. It demands immediate obedience rather than complacent waiting.

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The Greek words

King James Version

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

Cross-references

Luke 12:40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”
Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
Psalms 11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
Matthew 24:51 Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Psalms 37:9 For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
Psalms 94:14 For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.
Matthew 13:41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness.
Matthew 13:49 So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
Luke 12:19 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
Job 20:29 This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.”