Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. New Living Translation If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. English Standard Version Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Berean Standard Bible Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Berean Literal Bible Blessed is that servant whom, having come, his master will find thus doing. King James Bible Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. New King James Version Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. New American Standard Bible Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. NASB 1995 “Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. NASB 1977 “Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. Amplified Bible Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is that servant whom his master finds so doing when he arrives. Christian Standard Bible Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. Holman Christian Standard Bible That slave whose master finds him working when he comes will be rewarded. American Standard Version Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Contemporary English Version Servants are fortunate if their master comes and finds them doing their job. English Revised Version Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. GOD'S WORD® Translation That servant will be blessed if his master finds him doing this job when he comes. Good News Translation How happy that servant is if his master finds him doing this when he comes home! International Standard Version How blessed is that servant whom his master finds doing this when he comes! Majority Standard Bible Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. NET Bible Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns. New Heart English Bible Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Weymouth New Testament Blessed is that servant whom his Master when He comes shall find so doing. World English Bible Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed that servant, whom his lord, having come, will find doing so; Berean Literal Bible Blessed is that servant whom, having come, his master will find thus doing. Young's Literal Translation Happy that servant, whom his lord, having come, shall find doing so; Smith's Literal Translation Happy that servant, which his Lord, having come, shall find so doing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed is that servant, whom when his lord shall come, he shall find so doing. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed is that servant if, when his Lord will return, he will find him acting in this manner. New American Bible Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so. New Revised Standard Version Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed is that servant, whom when his master comes will find him so doing. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Blessed is that servant whom, when his Lord will come, he will find doing so.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBlessed is that servant whom his lord, when he comes, shall find so doing. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Blessed is that servant, whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find so employed. Mace New Testament whom his master at his return shall find so employ'd. Weymouth New Testament Blessed is that servant whom his Master when He comes shall find so doing. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Be Ready for Service…42And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? 43Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. 44Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.… Cross References Matthew 24:46 Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ Matthew 25:23 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 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.” 1 Peter 5:2-4 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Hebrews 3:5-6 Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. / But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Proverbs 27:18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he who waits and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Psalm 101:6 My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. Treasury of Scripture Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing. whom. Luke 12:37 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. Jump to Previous Blessed Bondman Find Finds Good Happy Master Returns Servant SlaveJump to Next Blessed Bondman Find Finds Good Happy Master Returns Servant SlaveLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. Blessed The Greek word used here is "makarios," which conveys a sense of happiness or fortunate circumstances. In the biblical context, it often refers to a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity, a divine favor that transcends earthly conditions. This blessing is not merely a temporary feeling but a deep-seated joy that comes from being in right standing with God. The use of "blessed" in this verse sets the tone for the reward and approval from God that follows faithful service. is that servant whom his master finds doing so Greek Blessed [is]μακάριος (makarios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. that ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. servant δοῦλος (doulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. master κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. finds εὑρήσει (heurēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. doing ποιοῦντα (poiounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. so οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). when he returns. ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. 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