Luke 12:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 12:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 12:37 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 12:37 — KJV
“Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.”
— Luke 12:37 (KJV)
Luke 12:37 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 12:37
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:37: lord, cometh, say
“And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:37: cometh, say, make
“For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:37: blessed, lord, cometh
“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:37: blessed, whom, lord
“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:37: blessed, whom, lord
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