Bible ~~- Newer Testament ~~- Luke ~~- chapter 12 of 24 (59 verses.)

Luke 12:38Wrench

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The longer [you] servants prop [your] eyes open, the more [YAH] blesses [you], 😇.
The reward [YAH] gives you is worth the struggle [you endure].
Remain diligent, watchful, prepared, 😇.
Stay awake through [the world's dark] night.

Note: paraphrase


Other English Bible translations of Luke 12:38:

Complete Jewish Bible (Sacred Name Version)CJB-SNWhether it is late at night or early in the morning, if this is how he finds them, those slaves are happy.
New International Version (Sacred Name)NIV-SRIt will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night.
New International Readers Version (Sacred Name)NIRV-SNIt will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready. It will even be good if he comes very late at night.
New Living Translation (Sacred Name Version)NLT-SNHe may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, there will be special favor for his servants who are ready!
New Revised Standard (Sacred Name Edition)NRSV-SNIf he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.
The Message (Sacred Name Version)MSG-SNIt doesn't matter what time of the night he arrives; they're awake--and so blessed!
Good News Translation (Sacred Name)GNT-SNHow happy they are if he finds them ready, even if he should come at midnight or even later!
New American Standard (Sacred Name Bible)NASB-SN'Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.
King James Version (unedited)KJVAnd if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.