Luke 12:48

but 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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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

47That servant who knew what his master wanted and yet didn't get ready or follow his instructions, will be beaten severely;

49I have come to set the earth on fire, and I really wish it was already burning!

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Cross References

Leviticus 5:17If you sin and break any of the Lord's commandments, even if you are unaware of it, you are still guilty and bear responsibility for your guilt.

Matthew 13:12“Those who already have will have more given to them, more than enough. But those who don't have, whatever they have will be taken away from them.

Matthew 25:14It's like a man who went away on a trip. He called in his servants and entrusted them with what he owned.

Luke 16:10If you can be trusted with very little you can also be trusted with much; if you are dishonest with very little you will also be dishonest with much.

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

1 Corinthians 9:17If I'm doing this work because of my own choice, then I have a reward. But if it wasn't my choice, and an obligation was placed on 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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