Luke 12:48
But 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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In Context
49“I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For whoever has, to him more will be given and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Matthew 25:14“Because the kingdom is also like a man about to go on a long journey, who called his own servants and entrusted his possessions to them.
Luke 16:10He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.
Acts 17:30Such times of ignorance God did indeed overlook, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent,
1 Corinthians 9:17(If I do this of my own volition, I have a reward; but if otherwise, 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 →