Luke 12:36

be like people ¹  waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, ²  so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.

Ge 49:18; So 5:5,6; Isa 64:4; La 3:25,26; Mt 22:1-14; Mt 24:42-44; Mt 25:1-13; Mr 13:34-37; Lu 2:25-30; Jas 5:7,8; 2Pe 1:13-15; Jude 1:20,21; Re 3:20

¹ tn That is, like slaves (who are mentioned later, vv. 37-38), although the term ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is used here. Since in this context it appears generic rather than gender-specific, the translation “people” is employed.

² sn An ancient wedding celebration could last for days (Tob 11:18).