Luke 12:47-49

Darby Translation

⁴⁷But that bondman who knew his own lord's will, and had not prepared [himself] nor done his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes];

⁴⁸but he who knew [it] not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. And to every one to whom much has been given, much shall be required from him; and to whom [men] have committed much, they will ask from him the more.

⁴⁹I have come to cast a fire on the earth; and what will I if already it has been kindled?

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Luke 12:47-49

New International Version

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) ⁴⁸But 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.