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Luke 12:47-49
Living Bible
Luke 12:47-49
Living Bible
47 He will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty he refused to do it.
48 “But anyone who is not aware that he is doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, for their responsibility is greater.
49 “I have come to bring fire to the earth, and, oh, that my task were completed!
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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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