Luke 12:42

that faithful and wise steward. the faithful steward and prudent [man].

make ruler. set.

over. Greek. epi.App-104. Not the same case as in verses: Luke 12:14; Luke 12:44.

portion of meat. measure of food. Greek. sitometrion. Occurs only here. Supposed to be. peculiar N.T. word, but it is found in the Papyri, and the kindred verb in Genesis 47:12; Genesis 47:14 (Septuagint)

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⁴² And the Lord said,Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

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Luke 12:42