Luke 12:37
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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
What Does Luke 12:37 Mean?
Luke 12:37 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 37 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood, Stewardship, and Hospitality.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 12:37 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 21:36“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”Revelation 16:15“Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.”2 Peter 3:14“Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”Luke 22:27“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”Matthew 24:42“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”Luke 17:8“And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?”John 13:4“He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”Matthew 8:11“And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.”1 Corinthians 2:9“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”Revelation 22:14“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”Proverbs 27:18“Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.”Matthew 24:47“Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.”Luke 12:43“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”Philippians 1:23“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”1 Peter 5:1“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”2 Peter 1:11“For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
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