Luke 12:48
But he who knew not, and did that which was worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For every one to whom much is given, much will be required from him; and to whom much is committed, the more will they require at his hand.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
49FIRE have I come to send forth upon the earth, and I would that it already burned:
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For unto him who hath, it shall be given, and it shall be increased to him: but to him who hath not, that also which he hath shall be taken from him.
Matthew 25:14FOR as a man who journeyed called his servants, and delivered to them his property:
Luke 16:10Whoever in the little is faithful, in the great also is faithful; and he who in the little is unjust, in the great also is unjust.
Acts 17:30For the times of error Aloha hath made to pass away; and in this time he commandeth all men, that every man in every place should repent;
1 Corinthians 9:17For if with my will I do this, I have a reward. But if without my will, (yet) a stewardship is confided to me.
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 →