Luke 12:48
But the one who did not know his master's will, yet did what deserved a beating, will be beaten with few lashes. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from him to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.
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49“I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Matthew 25:14“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.
Luke 16:10“He who is faithful with very little is also faithful with much, and he who is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with much.
Acts 17:30Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent,
1 Corinthians 9:17If I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if I do it under compulsion, it is because I have been entrusted with a responsibility.
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 →