Luke 12:48

Yet he who did not know, and who acted in a way that deserves a beating, will be beaten fewer times. So then, of all to whom much has been given, much will be required. And of those to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be asked.

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In The King James Version

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

In Context

47And that servant, who knew the will of his Lord, and who did not prepare and did not act according to his will, will be beaten many times over.

49I have come to cast a fire upon the earth. And what should I desire, except that it may be kindled?

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Cross References

Leviticus 5:17If a soul will have sinned through ignorance, and will have done one of those things which the law of the Lord prohibits, and, being guilty of sin, understands his iniquity,

Matthew 13:12For whoever has, it shall be given to him, and he shall have in abundance. But whoever has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

Matthew 25:14For it is like a man setting out on a long journey, who called his servants and delivered to them his goods.

Luke 16:10Whoever is faithful in what is least, is also faithful in what is greater. And whoever is unjust in what is small, is also unjust in what is greater.

Acts 17:30And indeed, God, having looked down to see the ignorance of these times, has now announced to men that everyone everywhere should do penance.

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if I do this reluctantly, a dispensation is granted to me.

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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