Luke 12:43

"Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing."

Commentary

Jesus pronounces divine favor on the faithful servant, using 'blessed' (makarios) to indicate both present spiritual advantage and future reward. This beatitude follows his parable about watchful servants, emphasizing that faithfulness brings God's approval. The master's return is unexpected and inevitable, echoing Christ's second coming theme throughout Luke 12. The temporal uncertainty ('when he cometh') underscores the need for constant readiness rather than last-minute preparation. The servant is discovered actively engaged in assigned duties, not merely waiting passively. This phrase emphasizes that true readiness means continuing faithful service regardless of the master's absence or delay.