47 And that slave who knew his master’s will and didn’t prepare himself or do it[a] will be severely beaten.(A) 48 But the one who did not know and did things deserving(B) of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.[b](C)

Not Peace but Division

49 “I came(D) to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already set ablaze!

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 12:47 Lit or do toward his will
  2. Luke 12:48 Or much

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