Luke 12:47

And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

Revised Version 1895

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 shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.

48but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

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Cross References

Numbers 15:30But the soul that doeth aught with an high hand, whether he be homeborn or a stranger, the same blasphemeth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

Matthew 11:22Howbeit I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.

John 9:41Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye would have no sin: but now ye say, We see: your sin remaineth.

John 15:22If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 17:30The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

James 4:17To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it 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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