Luke 12:48
But he that knewe it not, and yet did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with fewe stripes: for vnto whomsoeuer much is giuen, of him shalbe much required, and to whom men much commit, the more of him will they aske.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
49I am come to put fire on the earth, and what is my desire, if it be already kindled?
Cross References
Leviticus 5:17Also if any sinne and doe against any of the commandements of the Lord, which ought not to be done, and knowe not and sinne and beare his iniquitie,
Matthew 13:12For whosoeuer hath, to him shalbe giuen, and he shall haue abundance: but whosoeuer hath not, from him shalbe taken away, euen that he hath.
Matthew 25:14For the kingdome of heauen is as a man that going into a strange countrey, called his seruants, and deliuered to them his goods.
Luke 16:10He that is faithfull in the least, hee is also faithful in much: and he that is vniust in the least, is vniust also in much.
Acts 17:30And the time of this ignorance God regarded not: but nowe hee admonisheth all men euery where to repent,
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do it willingly, I haue a reward, but if I do it against my will, notwithstanding the dispensation is committed vnto 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 →