Luke 12:41

41 Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?"

Luke 12:41 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:41

Then Peter said unto him, Lord
The Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, "our Lord":

speakest thou this parable:
of the master at the wedding, and his servants waiting for him, or of the housekeeper watching that his house be not broken up, or both:

unto us, or unto all?
Peter was in doubt whether the above discourse was peculiarly directed to them, the apostles, as containing special instructions to them in the discharge of the ministerial work; or whether it was designed for all his disciples and followers, both in the present age, and in time to come, to the end of the world.

Luke 12:41 In-Context

39 But know this, if the homeowner had known what time the thief was coming, he wouldn't have allowed his home to be broken into.

40 You also must be ready, because the Human One is coming at a time when you don't expect him."

41 Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?"

42 The Lord replied, “Who are the faithful and wise managers whom the master will put in charge of his household servants, to give them their food at the proper time?

43 Happy are the servants whom the master finds fulfilling their responsibilities when he comes.