Luke 12:48
but 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.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
49I am come to send fire on the earth, and how do I desire that it were already kindled?
Cross References
Matthew 13:12for whosoever really hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundantly; but whosoever thus hath not, even that which he hath, shall be taken away from him:
Matthew 25:14For as a man, who was going to travel abroad, called his servants, and delivered to them his stock: and to one he gave five talents,
Luke 16:10He, that is faithful in the lest, is faithful also in much: and he, that is unjust in the lest, is unjust also in much.
Acts 17:30Wherefore though God overlooked the times of this ignorance, He now requireth all men every where to repent.
1 Corinthians 9:17Now if I do this willingly, I have a reward; and if unwillingly, yet I am intrusted with the commission, and I must execute 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 →