Luke 12:47

And that servant who knew his lord's will, and did not make ready, nor do according to his will, will be beaten with many stripes;

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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 lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the unfaithful.

48but he that knew not and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few. And from every one to whom much hath been given, will much be required; and to whom much hath been entrusted, of him will the more be demanded.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:22But I say to you, It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

John 9:41Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye would not have sin; but now ye say, We see. Your sin remaineth.

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

Acts 17:30The times indeed of ignorance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men every where to repent;

James 4:17Therefore to him that knoweth how to do good, and doeth it not, 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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