Luke 12:47

And that bondman who knew his lord's will, and who did not prepare, nor do according to his will, will be beaten much,

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In The King James Version

And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

In Context

46the lord of that bondman will arrive in a day that he does not expect, and in an hour that he is not aware, and will cut him in two, and will place his portion with the unbelieving.

48but he who did not know, and did things worthy of blows, will be beaten little. And to every man to whom much was given, much will be required from him. And to whom they entrust much, they will ask him more abundantly.

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Cross References

Numbers 15:30But the soul that does anything with a high hand, whether he be home-born or a sojourner, the same blasphemes LORD, and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

Matthew 11:22Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.

John 9:41Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye would have no sin, but now ye say, We see, therefore your sin remains.

John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 17:30Indeed therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands for all men everywhere to repent.

James 4:17He therefore who knows to do good, and is not doing it, to him it is sin.

Matthew Henry on Luke 12:42-54

Vigilance and Exertion Inculcated. 41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his… Read the whole commentary →

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