Luke 12:47

That servant who knew what his master wanted and yet didn't get ready or follow his instructions, will be beaten severely;

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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

46That servant's master will return unexpectedly one day at a time he didn't anticipate, and will punish him severely, treating him as totally untrustworthy.

48but the servant who didn't know and did things deserving punishment will be beaten only lightly. From those who are given much, much will be required, and from those who are entrusted with more, more will be demanded.

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Cross References

Numbers 15:30But the person who sins in defiance, whether an Israelite or foreigner, is blaspheming the Lord. They shall be expelled from their people.

Matthew 11:22But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment it will be better for Tyre and Sidon than it will for you!

John 9:41Jesus answered, “If you were blind, you wouldn't be guilty. But now that you say you see, your guilt remains.”

John 15:22If I hadn't come and spoken to them, they wouldn't be guilty of sin—but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 17:30God disregarded people's ignorance in the past, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent.

James 4:17For it is a sin if you know to do what's right but don't do it.

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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