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Luke 12:37 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Blessed
makarios (Greek #3107)
supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
KJV usage: blessed, happy(X -ier).
Pronounce: mak-ar'-ee-os
Origin: a prolonged form of the poetical μάκαρ (meaning the same)
g are those
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
servants
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
doulos (Greek #1401)
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
KJV usage: bond(-man), servant.
Pronounce: doo'-los
Origin: from 1210
, whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
the lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
when he cometh
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
shall find
heurisko (Greek #2147)
εὕρω (hyoo'-ro), which (together with another cognate form) εὑρέω (hyoo-reh'-o) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
Pronounce: hyoo-ris'-ko
watching
gregoreuo (Greek #1127)
to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
Pronounce: gray-gor-yoo'-o
Origin: from 1453
: verily
amen (Greek #281)
properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
KJV usage: amen, verily.
Pronounce: am-ane'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (0543)
I say
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
, that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
he shall gird himself
perizonnumi (Greek #4024)
to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: gird (about, self).
Pronounce: per-id-zone'-noo-mee
Origin: from 4012 and 2224
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
make
anaklino (Greek #347)
to lean back
KJV usage: lay, (make) sit down.
Pronounce: an-ak-lee'-no
Origin: from 303 and 2827
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
to sit down to meat
anaklino (Greek #347)
to lean back
KJV usage: lay, (make) sit down.
Pronounce: an-ak-lee'-no
Origin: from 303 and 2827
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
will come forth
parerchomai (Greek #3928)
to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert
KJV usage: come (forth), go, pass (away, by, over), past, transgress.
Pronounce: par-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 3844 and 2064
and serve
diakoneo (Greek #1247)
to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon
KJV usage: (ad-)minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon.
Pronounce: dee-ak-on-eh'-o
Origin: from 1249
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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Matt. 24:46• 46Blessed [is] that bondman whom his lord on coming shall find so doing. (Matt. 24:46)
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Ministry on This Verse

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Blessed.
Luke 12:43• 43Blessed is that bondman whom his lord [on] coming shall find doing thus. (Luke 12:43)
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Luke 21:36• 36But watch, at every season praying that ye may be deemed worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36)
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Matt. 24:45‑47• 45Who then is the faithful and prudent bondman whom his lord set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
 46Blessed [is] that bondman whom his lord on coming shall find so doing.
 47Verily I say to you, that he will set him over all that he hath. (Matt. 24:45‑47)
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Matt. 25:20‑23• 20And he that received the five talents came forward and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst to me five talents: behold, I gained five other talents [besides them].
 21His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many: enter into the joy of thy lord.
 22And he also that [received] the two talents said, Lord, two talents thou deliveredst to me: behold, I gained other two talents.
 23His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many: enter into the joy of thy lord. (Matt. 25:20‑23)
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Phil. 1:21,23• 21For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die gain;
 23But I am perplexed by the two, having the desire for departing and being with Christ, for it is very far better; (Phil. 1:21,23)
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2 Tim. 4:7‑8• 7The good combat I have combated, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept:
 8henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day; and not to me only, but also to all those that love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:7‑8)
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1 Peter 5:1‑4• 1Elders [therefore] that [are] among you I exhort that [am] fellow-elder, and witness of the sufferings of Christ, that [am] also partaker of the glory about to be revealed.
 2Tend the flock of God that [is] among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity but willingly, not for base gain, but readily,
 3nor as lording it over your allotments, but becoming models of the flock.
 4And when the Chief-shepherd is manifested, ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:1‑4)
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2 Peter 1:11• 11For thus shall be richly furnished to you the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:11)
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2 Peter 3:14• 14Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, use diligence, spotless and blameless to be found by him in peace; (2 Peter 3:14)
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Rev. 14:13• 13And I heard a voice out of the heaven, saying, Write, Blessed {i}are{/i} the dead that die in {i}the{/i} Lord henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their toils; for their works follow with them. (Rev. 14:13)
that.
Isa. 62:5•  (Isa. 62:5)
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Jer. 32:41•  (Jer. 32:41)
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Zeph. 3:17•  (Zeph. 3:17)
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John 12:26• 26If anyone serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there also my servant shall be; if anyone serve me, him will my Father honour. (John 12:26)
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John 13:4‑5• 4riseth from supper and layeth aside his garments, and, having taken a towel, girded himself.
 5Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. (John 13:4‑5)
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1 Cor. 2:9• 9but, according as it is written, Things which eye saw not and ear heard not, and into man's heart entered not, all which God prepared for those that love him, (1 Cor. 2:9)
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Rev. 3:21• 21He that overcometh, I will give him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame and sat down with my Father in his throne. (Rev. 3:21)
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Rev. 7:17• 17For the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall tend them and shall lead them to fountains of waters of life, and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Rev. 7:17)
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Rev. 14:3‑4• 3and they sing [as] a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one could learn the song but the hundred forty {i}and{/i} four thousand that were bought from the earth.
 4These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These [are] they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were bought from among men, firstfruits to God and to the Lamb: (Rev. 14:3‑4)
• Love likes to serve, selfishness to be served. But He did not come to be ministered to. This love He will never give up. (“Luke 12” by J.N. Darby)
• In Psalm 40 His “ears were digged” (that is, a body prepared, which is the position of obedience: compare Philippians 2). This is the incarnation. Now His service was finished in His life on earth as man, but He loved us too much-He loved His Father too much in the character of servant-to give it up; and at His death His ear, according to Exodus 21, was bored, and He became a servant forever-a man forever- now to wash our feet; hereafter in heaven. (“Luke 12” by J.N. Darby)
• They shall sit at meat, and He will Himself serve them. This is the heavenly portion of the church at the Lord’s return. In service until He comes-service that requires incessant watchfulness: it will then be His turn to serve them. (“Luke 12” by J.N. Darby)
• The time of reward will be when our Lord returns. (“Luke 12” by F.B. Hole)
• The true servant waits for his Master, who will make him to sit down to eat and drink and be the Servant of his joy (verse 37). His good time will be then. (“Luke 12” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Blessed are those bondmen whom the lord on coming shall find watching; verily I say unto you, that he will gird himself and make them recline at table, and coming up will serve them.

W. Kelly Translation

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Blessed are those bondmen whom the lord [on] coming shall find watching; verily, I say unto you that he will gird himself, and make them recline at table, and coming up will serve them.