Luke 12:36

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} ye yourselves{G5210} like{G3664} unto men{G444} that wait{G4327}{(G5740)} for their{G1438} lord{G2962}, when{G4219} he will return{G360}{(G5692)} from{G1537} the wedding{G1062}; that{G2443} when he cometh{G2064}{(G5631)} and{G2532} knocketh{G2925}{(G5660)}, they may open{G455}{(G5661)} unto him{G846} immediately{G2112}.
KJV with Strongs
(36) You're like men waiting for their master, whenever he returns from the wedding celebration, so that they at once open to him when he comes knocking.
The F.O.G
Like staff waiting for their master to return from a wedding feast, ready to open the door the moment he knocks.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and ye like to men waiting for their lord, when he shall return out of the wedding feasts, that he having come and knocked, immediately they may open to him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Luke 12:36

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