⁴⁷ “The servant who knew his master’s wishes but did not get ready or do what his master wanted will receive a severe beating. ⁴⁸ But the one who did not know those wishes, and who acted in such a manner as to deserve a beating, will be beaten less severely. Much will be demanded of a person to whom much has been given, and even more will be asked of a person to whom more has been entrusted.

The Urgency of Making the Decision

⁴⁹ Jesus and His Passion.^[a]“I have come to spread fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already blazing!