Luke 12:48
But he who did not know, yet did things worthy of blows, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been entrusted, of him they will ask much more. 1 Christ Brings Division
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
In Context
49“I have come to cast fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he shall have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him.
Matthew 25:14“For it is as if a man leaving on a journey, who called his own servants and handed over his possessions to them.
Luke 16:10He that is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in what is least is also unjust in much.
Acts 17:30So then these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now He commands all men everywhere to repent,
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a commission.
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 →