47 And that servant 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 what deserved(B) punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected.[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. 12:47 Lit or do toward his will,
  2. 12:48 Or much

47 “The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows.(A) 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows.(B) From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

Not Peace but Division(C)

49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

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