Devine Scripture

Luke 12:48

Luke chapter 12 · verse 48 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

Context

v.47And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

v.48This passage

v.49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Leviticus 5:17

    And if any one sin, and do any of the things which Jehovah hath commanded not to be done; though he knew it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:17

    For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.

  • Acts 17:30

    The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

  • James 3:1

    Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

  • 1 Timothy 1:13

    though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;

  • 1 Timothy 1:11

    according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.