Luke 12:47

“That servant who knew his master's will, but neither got ready nor did according to that will, will be beaten with many blows.

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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 master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him, and at an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in two and appoint his portion with the unbelievers.

48But he who did not know, yet did things worthy of blows, will be beaten with few. Everyone to whom much has been given, from him much will be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him much more will be asked.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:22So 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 you were ‘blind’ you would not have sin. But now you say, ‘We see,’ so your sin remains.

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

Acts 17:30Such times of ignorance God did indeed overlook, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent,

James 4:17Therefore, to the one knowing to do good and 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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