Luke 12:48

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For to whomsoever much was given, of him much will be required; and to whom they committed much, of him they will require the more.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 his lord's will, and prepared not, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

49I came to send fire upon the earth; and what will I, if it is already kindled[12:49]?

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Cross References

Matthew 13:12For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but whoever has not, even what he has shall be taken from him.

Matthew 25:14For as a man going abroad called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods;

Luke 16:10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Acts 17:30The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now, commands all men everywhere to repent.

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have a stewardship intrusted 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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