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Luke 12:44

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Berean Standard Bible

Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

American Standard Version (1901)

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

Bible in Basic English

Truly I say to you, he will put him in control of all his goods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Verily I say to you, he will set him over all that he possesseth.

Free Bible Version

I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of everything.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of a trueth I say vnto you, that he wil make him ruler ouer all that he hath.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

One Unity Resource Bible

Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.

Translation for Translators

I tell you this: His master will appoint him to supervise all of his affairs permanently.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Truly I say to you that he will set him over all his property.

Noah Webster Bible

In truth I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

World English Bible

Truly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.

Young's Literal Translation

truly I say to you, that over all his goods he will set him.

Context

Readiness at Any Hour

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.

Summary

This verse is part of a parable where Jesus teaches about the importance of being faithful and prepared for His return. It emphasizes the reward and responsibility of those who are found faithful and wise when the master returns. The imagery of being put in charge of all his possessions conveys the trust and honor given to those who are diligent in their service. Ultimately, the verse encourages believers to live with a sense of readiness and stewardship, knowing that they will be rewarded for their faithfulness.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

make him ruler over all he hath--will advance him to the highest post, referring to the world to come. (See Mat 25:21, Mat 25:23).

Luke 12:44

Readiness at Any Hour

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

American Standard Version (1901)

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

Bible in Basic English

Truly I say to you, he will put him in control of all his goods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Verily I say to you, he will set him over all that he possesseth.

Free Bible Version

I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of everything.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of a trueth I say vnto you, that he wil make him ruler ouer all that he hath.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

One Unity Resource Bible

Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.

Translation for Translators

I tell you this: His master will appoint him to supervise all of his affairs permanently.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Truly I say to you that he will set him over all his property.

Noah Webster Bible

In truth I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

World English Bible

Truly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.

Young's Literal Translation

truly I say to you, that over all his goods he will set him.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

make him ruler over all he hath--will advance him to the highest post, referring to the world to come. (See Mat 25:21, Mat 25:23).