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Luke 12:47-49
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Luke 12:47-49
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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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- Luke 12:47 Lit or do toward his will
- Luke 12:48 Or much
Luke 12:47-49
New International Version
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) 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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