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Themes in Luke 12

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Themes in Luke 12

Luke 12:1 (show verse)

About this time, while a crowd of many thousands had assembled, [so large that] people were trampling on one another, Jesus first began telling His disciples, "Watch out for the leavening [effect] of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Beware » Beware of evil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrisy » What is hypocrisy
Hypocrites » Beware the principles of
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Warnings » Beware of evil

Luke 12:2 (show verse)

But there is nothing [they do that will remain] covered up; it will [all] be exposed. [And there is] nothing done secretly that will not be made known [openly].

Exposure » Of sin » Inevitable
Hiding » That which has been hidden
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Sin » Secret sins
Sin » Excuses offered for » Exposure of, inevitable

Luke 12:3 (show verse)

Therefore, whatever you have said in the darkness [i.e., in obscurity] will be heard in the light [i.e., openly]. And what you have whispered in someone's ear in a back room, will be declared from the housetops.

Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Sin » Secret sins

Luke 12:4 (show verse)

And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who can kill your body and after that can do nothing more.

Fear » Who not to fear

Luke 12:5 (show verse)

But I am warning you about whom you should fear. Fear the One [i.e., God] who, after He has killed [i.e., the body], has power to throw [you] into hell [See note on Matt. 5:29]. Yes, I tell you, fear Him.

Destiny » Ruler of
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Fear » Who not to fear
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
God, Power of » The wicked » Shall be destroyed by
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment

Luke 12:6 (show verse)

Are not five sparrows sold [i.e., in the market as food] for two coins? [Note: The coins here amount to just over one hour's worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about $8 in 1994]. Yet in the presence of God, not a [single] one of them is forgotten.

Animals » God's care of
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows
Birds » Divine care of
Birds » God's care for
Christian ministers » God's care of
Farthing » This word is used to translate two different words in the greek text » Assarion, a roman coin worth, in american money, only a few cents; in english money, about three farthings
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Sparrow » Two, sold for a farthing

Luke 12:7 (show verse)

[God even knows] the number of hairs on your head [Note: The average full head of hair has approximately 25,000 hairs]. [So], do not be afraid, for you are [much] more valuable than many sparrows.

Christian ministers » God's care of
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Hair » Numbered
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care

Luke 12:8 (show verse)

"And I tell you, every person who acknowledges me in front of people [i.e., to be his Lord and Christ], the Son of man will also acknowledge him in front of God's angels.

Angels » In heaven
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » Those that confess jesus Christ
Confession » Who jesus Christ will confess
Decision » Exhortation to
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Whosoever » Of salvation

Luke 12:9 (show verse)

But that person who disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15-17, 25-27], will be disowned in front of God's angels.

Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Presumption » Examples of

Luke 12:10 (show verse)

And every person who speaks an [abusive] word against the Son of man will be forgiven of it, but the person who speaks abusive words against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven of it.

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Sin » The unpardonable

Luke 12:11 (show verse)

And when people bring you in front of synagogue assemblies and rulers and authorities [i.e., for judgment], do not worry about how to speak or what you should say.

forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Business family » Anxiety
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Magistrate » An officer of civil law
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
Unrest » Condemned

Luke 12:12 (show verse)

For the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say at that very time."

Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Teaches saints to answer persecutors
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as

Luke 12:13 (show verse)

Then someone out of the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the [family] inheritance with me."

Alertness » What to be aware of
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Goods
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Wealth » A manâ€™s life not consisting in wealth

Luke 12:14 (show verse)

But He said to him, "Man, who appointed me to judge or [decide on how] to divide [the property] between you two?"

Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Wealth » A manâ€™s life not consisting in wealth

Luke 12:15 (show verse)

And [then] He said to them, "Be careful and guard yourselves against [practicing] all forms of greed, for a person's life does not consist of having a lot of possessions."

Alertness » What to be aware of
Beware » Beware of evil
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Covetousness » Beware of
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
natural Life » The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions
Riches » Life consists not in abundance of
Warnings » Beware of evil
Wealth » A manâ€™s life not consisting in wealth

Luke 12:16 (show verse)

And He told them a parable [i.e., a brief story to illustrate His teaching], saying, "The land of a certain rich man produced a bumper crop,

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 12:17 (show verse)

so he thought to himself, 'What should I do, because I do not have any [more] room to store my crops?'

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma

Luke 12:18 (show verse)

Then he said [to himself], 'This is what I will do. I will tear down my barns and build larger [ones]; then I will store all my grain and [other] goods there [i.e., farm supplies].

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Plans of men » Plans, examples of » The rich fool
Presumption » Exhibited in » Planning for futurity
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Ambition » Builders

Luke 12:19 (show verse)

And I will say to myself, 'Soul, you have plenty of goods [i.e., grain and supplies] stored up for many years, [so], take it easy; eat, drink and have fun.'

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Carnal security » Poverty
Common delusions » Trusting in riches
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Gluttony » Leads to » Carnal security
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
Presuming upon time » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » Poverty
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives shall be prolonged
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives will be prolonged
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of

Luke 12:20 (show verse)

But God said to him, 'You fool! Tonight your life will be taken away from you. And [then] who will get the things you have stored up [for yourself]?'

Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
death » Miscellaneous subjects » Requiring the soul
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
natural Death » Described as » God requiring the soul
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Fools » Depend upon their wealth
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is uncertain
Immortality » Of the soul
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Man's » Immortality » Of the soul
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Soul » Immortal
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
The wicked » Death of
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of

Luke 12:21 (show verse)

This is [the way it will be with] the person who stores up treasures for himself, and [yet] is not rich toward God [i.e., does place enough importance on spiritual things]."

Accumulation of wealth » The accumulation of, disappointing
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » The perils of » The accumulation of, disappointing
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » The accumulation of, disappointing
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 12:22 (show verse)

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "So, I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will wear on your body.

Anxiety » Not being anxious
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Appetites » Restrained
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained

Luke 12:23 (show verse)

For there are more important things in life than food, and [more important things about] your body than the clothing [you wear].

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » God provides for
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured

Luke 12:24 (show verse)

Look at the ravens; they do not plant seeds or harvest [a crop]; they do not have a storage locker or a barn, and [yet] God feeds them [adequately]. Are you not a lot more valuable than those birds?

Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Animals » God's care of
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens
Birds » God provides for
Birds » Divine care of
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Raven » Cared for by divine providence
Ravens » God provides food for
Ravens » Described as » Improvident

Luke 12:25 (show verse)

And which one of you can worry yourself into living a single day longer?

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Inutility of
Cubit » Who can add to his height
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Unrest » Condemned

Luke 12:26 (show verse)

So, if you are not able to do even a little thing like that, why are you worrying about the rest?

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » Inutility of
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded

Luke 12:27 (show verse)

"Consider how [wild] lilies grow; they do not work or weave, yet I tell you, even Solomon, clothed in his very finest royal robes, was never dressed [as luxuriously] as one of these [flowers].

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Lily » Example of » Trust
Solomon » The splendor of his court

Luke 12:28 (show verse)

But if God so [beautifully] dresses the grass in a field, which is [green] today, and [then] tomorrow [dries up and] is thrown into the oven [i.e., as fuel], will He not do even more in providing your clothing, you people with such little faith?

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Grass » God's care of
Oven » Figurative

Luke 12:29 (show verse)

So, do not look [anxiously] for what you will eat, and what you will drink, and do not be [continually] worried [i.e., about such things].

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded

Luke 12:30 (show verse)

For all these things are what the [unconverted] nations of the world keep trying to get. But your Father [already] knows you need these things.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in

Luke 12:31 (show verse)

So, look for God's kingdom and these things [i.e., food, drink and clothing] will be provided for you.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
failure » What does not fail
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His kingdom

Luke 12:32 (show verse)

" [And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
failure » What does not fail
God's Flock » General references to
God » Pillar of » Flock of
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock

Luke 12:33 (show verse)

Sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; provide yourselves with money belts that do not wear out [i.e., from the constant use of carrying much money all the time, instead of investing it in others' needs]. [Then you will possess] an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief can approach, nor moth destroy.

Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
failure » What does not fail
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Liberality » Should be exercised » In giving alms
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Theft » Heavenly treasure secure from
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of

Luke 12:34 (show verse)

For wherever you store your valuables, that is where your heart [i.e., your real concern] will be also.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
failure » What does not fail
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Treasure » Figurative » Of the object of the affections

Luke 12:35 (show verse)

"Fasten your belts [i.e., get things ready], keep your lamps lit,

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Eaten with the loins girt
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Illustrated

Luke 12:36 (show verse)

and be like men expecting their master to return from the wedding reception, so that when he does come and knock [at the groom's house, See note on Matt. 25:1-12], they will immediately open [the door] to him.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Readiness » For the future
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Waiting » Illustrated
Waiting upon God » Illustrated
Watchfulness » Illustrated

Luke 12:37 (show verse)

Those slaves whom their master finds being watchful when he returns are [certainly] blessed. Truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt [i.e., get things ready] and have them recline [at his dinner table] and will come and serve them.

the Blessed » Who watch for the lord
Character » Of saints » Watchful
Character of saints » Watchful
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Blessedness of
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Reward promised the vigilant

Luke 12:38 (show verse)

And if he comes between nine o'clock and midnight or between midnight and three o'clock in the morning and finds them being watchful, those slaves will be blessed [for doing so].

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Night » Divided into watches
Night » Divided into four watches by the romans
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord

Luke 12:39 (show verse)

But you should realize this, if the owner of the house had known exactly when the burglar was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord

Luke 12:40 (show verse)

So, you also should be ready, for the Son of man will return at a time when you least expect Him."

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Unexpectedly
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord

Luke 12:41 (show verse)

Then Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for our benefit [only] or for all people?"

Peter » Of the parable of the steward
Servant » Figurative

Luke 12:42 (show verse)

And the Lord answered, "Who then is the trustworthy and sensible property manager, to whom his master will assign the management of his household, to provide adequate and timely meals for its members?

Servant » Figurative
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described

Luke 12:43 (show verse)

That servant will be happy when his master returns to find him doing [his job] well.

Servant » Figurative

Luke 12:44 (show verse)

Truly I tell you, he will put that slave in charge of his entire estate.

Servant » Figurative

Luke 12:45 (show verse)

But if that slave should think to himself, 'My master will not be back soon,' and then becomes physically abusive to his men and women servants, and eats and drinks and gets drunk,

Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
Gluttony » Danger of, illustrated
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
Servant » Figurative
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Other examples

Luke 12:46 (show verse)

that slave's master will return on a day that he least expects, and at an hour unknown [to him]. And [that master] will whip him to shreds and will turn him over to suffer the same fate as unfaithful servants receive.

Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Gluttony » Danger of, illustrated
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Servant » Figurative
Unbelief » The portion of, awarded to all unfaithful servants
The wicked » Guilt of » Portion of

Luke 12:47 (show verse)

And that slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not make preparations [i.e., for his master's return], or do what his master wanted, will be whipped with many lashes.

Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
Error » Sins » Of omission
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Of the wicked
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Sin » Aggravated by neglecting advantages
Sin » Degrees in
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of

Luke 12:48 (show verse)

But the one who did not know [i.e., what his master wanted], yet did things deserving of punishment, will be whipped with few lashes. And to the person who has been given much [responsibility], there will be much required [of him]. And to whom people entrust much [responsibility], they will ask [much] more from him.

Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Giving and gifts » A large amount
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Is no excuse for sin
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Requirements » A large amount
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Sin » Degrees in
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability

Luke 12:49 (show verse)

"I have come to bring fire to the earth. [Note: This means division within families. See verses 51-53] And how I wish that fire were already started [i.e., so I could complete my mission sooner]!

Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Figurative » Judgments
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Fire » Inward » Christ came to ignite
Inward fire » Christ came to ignite
Mission » Christ's

Luke 12:50 (show verse)

But I have an immersion to experience [i.e., overwhelming suffering to undergo. See Mark 10:38-39], and what stress I am under until it happens!

Christ » His foreknowledge » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must accomplish his work
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Pressure of duty » It binds the soul to its task
Sufferings of Christ » Predicted by himself

Luke 12:51 (show verse)

Do you think that I came to bring [only] peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division instead.

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work

Luke 12:52 (show verse)

For from now on there will be a household of five persons divided [against one another], three against two and two against three.

Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution

Luke 12:53 (show verse)

And a father will be divided against his son and the son against his father; a mother [will be divided] against her daughter and the daughter against her mother; a mother-in-law [will be divided] against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."

Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution

Luke 12:54 (show verse)

And Jesus also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, 'A rainstorm is coming up,' and sure enough, it does.

Clouds » From the west, bring rain
Discerning » Discerning the times
Meteorology » Forecast of the weather
Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Rain » The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated
Weather » Forecast of

Luke 12:55 (show verse)

And when there is a south wind blowing, you say, 'It is going to be a scorching day,' and sure enough, it is.

Discerning » Discerning the times
Meteorology » Heat
Meteorology » Forecast of the weather
Meteorology » Wind » South
Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Weather » Forecast of
Wind » South wind
Wind » Mentioned in scripture » South
Wind » East » In canaan

Luke 12:56 (show verse)

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not know how to interpret [events of] this present time?

Discerning » Discerning the times
Dullness » Condemned
Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned