Luke 12:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 12:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 12:38 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 12:38 — KJV
“And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.”
— Luke 12:38 (KJV)
Luke 12:38 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 12:38
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:38: come, blessed, servants
“And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:38: second, third, find
“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:38: come, find, servants
“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:38: come, find, blessed
“After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:38: come, those, servants
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