Luke 12:48
But he that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much shall be required from him: and to whom men commit much, they will of him demand abundantly more.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
49I am come to cast fire on the earth, and what is my wish? that it may be now kindled.
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For whosoever hath, more shall be given to him, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, even that he hath shall be taken from him.
Matthew 25:14For the case is like that of a man, who travelling abroad, called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods.
Luke 16:10He that is faithful in the least thing, is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much.
Acts 17:30These times indeed of ignorance God then overlooked; but he now commands all men in every place to repent:
1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I am entrusted with the dispensation of it.
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 →