Luke 12:48
But he who did not know, and committed things worthy of a beating, shall be beaten with few blows. For to whomever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask all the more.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
49I have come to send fire on the earth; and how I wish it was already kindled.
Cross References
Matthew 13:12For whoever has, to him shall more be given, and he shall have an abundance: but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away.
Matthew 25:14For it is like a man travelling to a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods.
Luke 16:10He who is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he who is dishonest in the least is also dishonest in much.
Acts 17:30Those times of ignorance God overlooked; but now he commands all men everywhere to repent:
1 Corinthians 9:17If I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a commission has been entrusted 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 →