Luke 12:48

while one who does not know his master’s wishes, but acts so as to deserve a flogging, will receive but few. From everyone to whom much has been given much will be expected, and from the man to whom much has been entrusted the 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

47The servant who knows his master’s wishes and yet does not prepare and act accordingly will receive many lashes;

49I came to cast fire on the earth; and what more can I wish, if it is already kindled?

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Cross References

Matthew 13:12For, to all who have, more will be given, and they will have abundance; but, from all who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

Matthew 25:14“For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.

Luke 16:10The person who is trustworthy in the smallest matter is trustworthy in a great one also; and the person who is dishonest in the smallest matter is dishonest in a great one also.

Acts 17:30True, God looked with indulgence on the days of people’s ignorance, but now he is announcing to everyone everywhere the need for repentance,

1 Corinthians 9:17If I do this work willingly, I have a reward; but, if unwillingly, I have been charged to perform a duty.

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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