Luke 12:48

But the one not knowing, and doing things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. But to every one to whom much is given, much will be required of him: and to whom they commit much, of him they will ask the more.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

47But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

49I have come to send fire on the earth; and what do I will, if it is already kindled?

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Cross References

Matthew 13:12But whosoever has, it shall be given to him, and he shall have more abundantly: but whosoever has not, it shall be taken from him even what he has.

Matthew 25:14For as a man going away, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods,

Luke 16:10He that is faithful in the least is also faithful in much: and he that is unrighteous in the least is unrighteous in much.

Acts 17:30Then indeed God winking at the times of ignorance, now commands all men everywhere to repent:

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if unwillingly, I have been intrusted with a dispensation.

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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