38. If he comes in the middle of the night, or even near dawn, and finds them alert, those slaves are blessed.
39. But know this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
40. You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”
41. “Lord,” Peter asked, “are You telling this parable to us or to everyone? ”
42. The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?
43. That slave whose master finds him working when he comes will be rewarded.
44. I tell you the truth: He will put him in charge of all his possessions.