Luk 12:35-40 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 12:35-48: 12:35-48 Jesus compared his faithful followers to servants in a master’s household who were always prepared for his return and faithfully managed the resources he had left with them. 12:35 keep your lamps burning: This is a picture of readiness and vigilance (Exod 27:20-21 ; Lev 24:2 ; Ps 18:28 ; Matt 25:1-13 ).

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‏ Luke 12:35-40

Summary for Luke 12:35-48: 12:35-48 ^a Jesus compared his faithful followers to servants in a master’s household who were always prepared for his return and faithfully managed the resources he had left with them. 12:35 ^b keep your lamps burning: This is a picture of readiness and vigilance (Exod 27:20-21 ^c; Lev 24:2 ^d; Ps 18:28 ^e; Matt 25:1-13 ^f).
12:36 ^g The master could return from the wedding feast at any time of day or night. Jesus’ followers must always be faithful and prepared for his return.
12:37 ^h he himself will seat them: In Middle Eastern culture, the master would never serve his servants! Jesus redefined the role of the master by serving his disciples, giving himself for them, and meeting all their needs (see 22:24-27 ⁱ).

• An apron was typical garb for a servant.
12:40 ^j the Son of Man will come: See thematic note for The Son of Man at end of chapter.