Luke 12:47

And that servant, who knew his master's will, and did not prepare himself to do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

1770 John Worsley NT

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 on a day in which he does not expect him, and at a time which he is not aware of; and will cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the unfaithful.

48but he that knew it not, and did things deserving stripes, shall be beaten with few: for to whomsoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will demand the more.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:22therefore I tell you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgement, than for you.

John 9:41Jesus replied, If ye were blind, ye would not have sin: but now ye say, We see; your sin therefore 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 17:30Wherefore though God overlooked the times of this ignorance, He now requireth all men every where to repent.

James 4:17To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doth 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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