Luke 12:48
but 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.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I wish, if it hath been already kindled?
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For whoever hath, to him will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever hath not, from him will be taken away even what he hath.
Matthew 25:14For it will be as when a man going abroad called his own servants, and intrusted to them his property;
Luke 16:10He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much.
Acts 17:30The times indeed of ignorance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men every where to repent;
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, still I have been intrusted with a stewardship.
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 →