Luke 12:48
But he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
49I am come to cast fire on the earth; and what will I, but that it be kindled?
Cross References
Leviticus 5:17If any one sin through ignorance, and do one of those things which by the law of the Lord are forbidden, and being guilty of sin, understand his iniquity,
Matthew 13:12For he that hath, to him shall be given, and he shall abound: but he that hath not, from him shall be taken away that also which he hath.
Matthew 25:14For even as a man going into a far country, called his servants, and delivered to them his goods;
Luke 16:10He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in that which is greater: and he that is unjust in that which is little, is unjust also in that which is greater.
Acts 17:30And God indeed having winked at the times of this ignorance, now declareth unto men, that all should every where do penance.
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed 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 →