Luke 12:47

And the servant that knew his lord's pleasure, and did not prepare for him according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

In Context

46the lord of that servant will come in a day he thinketh not, and in an hour he knoweth not, and will cut him in two; and will assign him his portion with them that are unfaithful.

48But he that knew not, yet did that which deserved stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomsoever much is given, from him will much be required; and to whom much is committed, the more will be required at his hand.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:22But I say to you, It will be comfortable for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judgment, rather than for you.

John 9:41Jesus said to them: If ye were blind, ye would be without sin; but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin is established.

John 15:22If I had not come and discoursed with them, sin would not have been to them; but now there is no excuse for their sins.

Acts 17:30And the times of this error God hath made to pass away; and at the present time, he commandeth all men, that each individual, in every place, should repent.

James 4:17He that knoweth the good, and doeth it not, to him is sin.

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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