Luke 12:36

And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

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Other Translations for Luke 12:36

BSB
Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
AKJV
And you yourselves like to men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately.
CPDV
And let you yourselves be like men awaiting their lord, when he will return from the wedding; so that, when he arrives and knocks, they may open to him promptly.
ERV
and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.
NHEB
Be like people watching for their lord, when he returns from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
SMT
And ye like men expecting their Lord, when he shall loose from the nuptials; that having come and knocked, they might quickly open to him.

Commentary for Luke 12:36

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Overview of Luke 12:36
Summary
Await master's return like faithful servants
Event
Jesus uses servant waiting parable
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching