Catholic Public Domain Version

Luke 12:39-42 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

39. But know this: that if the father of the family knew at what hour the thief would arrive, he would certainly stand watch, and he would not permit his house to be broken into.

40. You also must be prepared. For the Son of man will return at an hour that you will not realize."

41. Then Peter said to him, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or also to everyone?"

42. So the Lord said: "Who do you think is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his Lord has appointed over his family, in order to give them their measure of wheat in due time?