King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
Complete Jewish Bible:
Kefa said, “Sir, are you telling this parable for our benefit only or for everyone’s?”
Berean Standard Bible:
“Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”
American Standard Version:
And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then{G1161} Peter{G4074} said{G2036} unto him{G846}, Lord{G2962}, speakest thou{G3004} this{G5026} parable{G3850} unto{G4314} us{G2248}, or{G2228} even{G2532} to{G4314} all{G3956}?
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 13:37
- And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
1 Peter 4:7
- ¶ But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Mark 14:37
- And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
1 Peter 5:8
- ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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Commentary for Luke 12:41
Luke 12:41 is part of a larger discourse in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus is teaching his disciples about the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Kingdom of God. In this particular verse, the Apostle Peter inquires whether a parable that Jesus has just told is meant specifically for the disciples ("unto us") or for a broader audience ("even to all"). The verse captures a dynamic common in the Gospels, where Jesus uses parables—simple stories with deeper moral and spiritual meanings—to convey complex truths about faith, responsibility, and divine expectations.
The historical context of this verse is the ministry of Jesus in the region of Galilee, where he is engaging with his closest followers and the crowds that gather to hear his teachings. During this period, Jewish society was under Roman occupation, and there was a strong sense of anticipation for a messianic figure who would restore Israel's fortunes. Jesus' teachings often challenged traditional religious expectations and emphasized an ethic of vigilance, stewardship, and faithfulness in anticipation of the Kingdom of God.
The themes of Luke 12:41 include the role of teaching through parables, the need for clarity in understanding Jesus' message, and the universal application of his teachings. Jesus' parables were designed to be accessible to all, yet they often contained layers of meaning that required further explanation, which he provided to his disciples. This verse reflects Peter's recognition that Jesus' teachings have implications not just for a select few but for all who would listen and follow. It underscores the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry and the expectation that his followers should seek to understand and apply his teachings in their lives, regardless of their position or status within the community.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς. - Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G5026
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταύτῃ
Transliteration: taútēi
Pronunciation: tow'-tace
Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same). - Strong's Number: G3850
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παραβολή
Transliteration: parabolḗ
Pronunciation: par-ab-ol-ay'
Description: from παραβάλλω; a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage:--comparison, figure, parable, proverb. - Strong's Number: G4314
There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρός
Transliteration: prós
Pronunciation: pros
Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at. - Strong's Number: G2248
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμᾶς
Transliteration: hēmâs
Pronunciation: hay-mas'
Description: accusative case plural of ἐγώ; us:--our, us, we. - Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.