Lucas 12:35

35 Preparados para la venida del Señor

Lucas 12:35 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:35

Let your loins be girded about
With the girdle of truth, ( Ephesians 6:14 ) keeping close to the doctrines of the Gospel, abiding faithfully by them, even unto death: the allusion is either to the eating of the first passover, ( Exodus 12:11 ) or rather to servants, who, in these eastern countries, wore long garments; and therefore, when in business, used to gather them up, and gird them about them, that they might perform their service with greater strength, more ease, quicker dispatch, and less hinderance: the phrase denotes readiness for business:

and your lights burning.
The Vulgate Latin version adds, "in your hands"; meaning torches that were held in the hand: and may design either the Scriptures of truth, which were to be a light or lamp unto them, guiding and directing them in the ministration of the Gospel; or the lamps of profession, which should be kept clear and bright, and good works, becoming them, that should so shine before men, that all may see them, and glorify God. The allusion is to persons waiting at a wedding in the night, with torches and flambeaus in their hands.

Lucas 12:35 In-Context

33 »Vendan sus posesiones y den a los que pasan necesidad. ¡Eso almacenará tesoros para ustedes en el cielo! Y las bolsas celestiales nunca se ponen viejas ni se agujerean. El tesoro de ustedes estará seguro; ningún ladrón podrá robarlo y ninguna polilla, destruirlo.

34 Donde esté su tesoro, allí estarán también los deseos de su corazón.

35 Preparados para la venida del Señor

36 como si esperaran el regreso de su amo de la fiesta de bodas. Entonces estarán listos para abrirle la puerta y dejarlo entrar en el momento que llegue y llame.

37 Los siervos que estén listos y a la espera de su regreso serán recompensados. Les digo la verdad, él mismo les indicará dónde sentarse, se pondrá el delantal y les servirá mientras están a la mesa y comen.