Luke 12:47

That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

Majority Standard Bible

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 servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

48But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

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Cross References

Numbers 15:30But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.

Matthew 11:22But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

John 9:41“If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you say, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains.”

John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 17:30Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

James 4:17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of 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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