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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/12.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220The servant who knows the master&#8217s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. <a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now that servant, the one having known the will of his master, and not having prepared nor having done according to his will, will be beaten with many blows. <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> And that servant who knew his master’s will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And that slave who knew his master’s will and did not get ready or act in accordance with his will, will receive many blows, <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And that slave who knew his master&#8217s will and did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will receive many lashes, <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And that slave who knew his master’s will and did not get ready or act in accord with his will, shall receive many lashes, <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And that slave who knew his master’s will and did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will receive many beatings, <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And that servant who knew his master’s will, and yet did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will be beaten with many lashes [of the whip], <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And that servant who knew his master’s will and didn’t prepare himself or do it will be severely beaten. <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And that slave who knew his master&#8217s will and didn&#8217t prepare himself or do it will be severely beaten. <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If servants are not ready or willing to do what their master wants them to do, they will be beaten hard. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The servant who knew what his master wanted but didn't get ready to do it will receive a hard beating. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "The servant who knows what his master wants him to do, but does not get himself ready and do it, will be punished with a heavy whipping. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> That servant who knew what his master wanted but didn't prepare himself or do what was wanted will receive a severe beating. <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> That servant who knows his master?s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> That servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or do what his master asked will receive a severe beating. <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> That servant, who knew his lord's will, and did not prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes, <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that servant who knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And that servant who has been told his Master's will and yet made no preparation and did not obey His will, will receive many lashes. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> That servant who knew his lord’s will, and didn’t prepare nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And that servant, who having known his lord’s will, and having not prepared, nor having gone according to his will, will be beaten with many stripes, <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now that servant, the one having known the will of his master, and not having prepared nor having done according to his will, will be beaten with many blows. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And that servant, who having known his lord's will, and not having prepared, nor having gone according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes, <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And that servant having known his lord's will, and not prepared, neither having done his will, shall be skinned with many.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And that servant who knew the will of his lord, and prepared not himself, and did not according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And that servant, who knew the will of his Lord, and who did not prepare and did not act according to his will, will be beaten many times over. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely; <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> That slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not prepare himself or do what was wanted, will receive a severe beating.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the servant who knows the wishes of his master, and does not make ready according to his wishes, will receive a severe beating. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “The servant who knew the will of his master and did not prepare for him according to his will, he shall be beaten many times.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And that servant who knew his lord's will, but made no preparation, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And that servant, who knew his master?s will, and made no preparation for him, nor did according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes. <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And that servant who has been told his Master's will and yet made no preparation and did not obey His will, will receive many lashes. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And that servant who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And that servant, who knew his master's will, and did not prepare <Fr>himself<FR> to do according to his will, shall be beaten with many <Fr>stripes; <a href="/parallel/luke/12-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5370" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Be Ready for Service</a> …46The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. 47<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: Ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">That</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulos (N-NMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnous (V-APA-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">knows</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: hetoimasas (V-APA-NMS) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">does not get ready</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">follow</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">instructions</a> <a href="/greek/1194.htm" title="1194: darēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To flay, flog, scourge, beat. A primary verb; properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge, or to thrash.">will be beaten with</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollas (Adj-AFP) -- Much, many; often. ">many blows.</a> 48But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-51</a> Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. ... <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... <a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a> Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a> Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-31</a> If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. / Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. ... <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5-8</a> But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. ... <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-21</a> If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a> Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent. <a href="/john/9-41.htm">John 9:41</a> “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a> But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. <a href="/jeremiah/48-10.htm">Jeremiah 48:10</a> Cursed is the one who is remiss in doing the work of the LORD, and cursed is he who withholds his sword from bloodshed. <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a> A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. <a href="/isaiah/1-3.htm">Isaiah 1:3</a> The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” <a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Amos 3:2</a> “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.knew.<a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Luke 10:12-15</a> But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city… <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Numbers 15:30,31</a> But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people… <a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Matthew 11:22-24</a> But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you… shall.<a href="/deuteronomy/25-2.htm">Deuteronomy 25:2,3</a> And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/10-37.htm">Act</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Beating</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Stripes</a> <a href="/luke/11-52.htm">Wanted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Act</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Beating</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/john/4-23.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/luke/13-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/16-5.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/16-5.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/luke/14-22.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/luke/23-54.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/luke/17-8.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/22-13.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/15-14.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/luke/14-17.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Stripes</a> <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Wanted</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, servants were expected to understand and execute their master's desires. Theologically, this can be seen as a metaphor for believers who are aware of God's commandments and expectations. The idea of knowing the master's will is echoed in <a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a>, which states that knowing the right thing to do and failing to do it is sin. This phrase emphasizes the importance of spiritual awareness and responsibility.but does not get ready Preparation is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with readiness for the Lord's return (<a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a>). In the cultural context of the first century, servants were expected to be vigilant and prepared for their master's needs at any time. This phrase suggests a lack of action despite knowledge, which is a critical point in the parable. It serves as a warning against complacency and spiritual laziness.or follow his instructions Obedience is a central tenet of the Christian faith, as seen throughout the Bible. In <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, Jesus says, "If you love me, keep my commands." The failure to follow instructions here indicates a willful disobedience, which is more severe than ignorance. This phrase underscores the importance of not just hearing the Word, but also acting upon it, as emphasized in <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a>.will be beaten with many blows This phrase reflects the concept of divine justice and discipline. In the historical context, physical punishment was a common consequence for disobedient servants. Spiritually, it symbolizes the severity of judgment for those who knowingly reject God's will. <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a> speaks of the Lord disciplining those He loves, indicating that correction is a form of divine love and justice. The "many blows" suggest a greater accountability for those with greater knowledge, aligning with the principle found in <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Luke 12:48</a>, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> Represents believers or individuals who are aware of God's will and expectations. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> Symbolizes God or Christ, who has authority and expectations for His followers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_beating_with_many_blows.htm">The Beating with Many Blows</a> A metaphor for the consequences of disobedience and neglect of duty. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_master's_will.htm">The Master's Will</a> Refers to God's commands and expectations as revealed in Scripture. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_the_parable.htm">The Context of the Parable</a> This verse is part of a larger teaching by Jesus on being watchful and prepared for His return.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_god's_will.htm">Accountability to God's Will</a> Believers are accountable for the knowledge they have of God's will and are expected to act accordingly. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_negligence.htm">Consequences of Negligence</a> Ignoring God's instructions leads to severe consequences, emphasizing the seriousness of obedience. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_and_readiness.htm">Preparedness and Readiness</a> Christians are called to be vigilant and prepared for Christ's return, actively living out their faith. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> We are stewards of the knowledge and resources God has given us, and we must use them wisely and faithfully. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_action.htm">The Importance of Action</a> Knowing God's will is not enough; it must be accompanied by action and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_fulfill_ot_prophecies.htm">How does Jesus fulfill Old Testament prophecies and teachings?</a> <a href="/q/are_angels_real.htm">Are angels real?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_judge_our_response_to_light.htm">Does God judge us by our response to received light?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_delilah_spirit.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'deny yourself'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(47) And that servant, which knew his lord's will.--The verses that follow (<a href="/context/luke/12-47.htm" title="And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.">Luke 12:47-50</a>) are peculiar to St. Luke, and every word is full of profoundest interest. First there comes a warning to the disciples who knew their Lord's will, who had been told to watch for His coming, to prepare themselves and others for it. That "will" included the use of all gifts and opportunities, as in the parables of the Pounds and the Talents, with faithfulness and activity in using them. On those who, with their eyes open, were sinning against light and knowledge (our Lord's words had, we can scarcely doubt, a latent reference to Judas) there should come, in this world or in the world to come, a penalty proportionably severe.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 47, 48. - And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 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. These verses are easy to understand. They explain the broad principles upon which the foregoing statements, in parable and in direct teaching, are based. Rewards and punishments will be allotted in the coming world with strict justice. To some, great knowledge of the Divine will is given and splendid opportunities of work are afforded; to such, if only they are faithful and true, will indeed a high place in the city of God be allotted; but alas for them in the life to come if they fail, if they miss the splendid chance of being true toilers with and for God! Their portion will be the many stripes. To others a knowledge of the Divine will, scanty compared with these just spoken of, is given, and opportunities of doing high and noble work are here comparatively few; if these use the little knowledge and seize the few opportunities, they will, while occupying a lower grade in the hierarchy of heaven, still enjoy the perfect bliss of friendship with God. The punishment for failure here is designated by the few stripes. In this solemn passage it is notable that degrees or grades in punishment as well as degrees or grades in glory are distinctly spoken of. <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>That Ἐκεῖνος (Ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. servant δοῦλος (doulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knows γνοὺς (gnous) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. master’s κυρίου (kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. will θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. does not get ready ἑτοιμάσας (hetoimasas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. [or] ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. follow ποιήσας (poiēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. instructions θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. will be beaten with δαρήσεται (darēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1194.htm">Strong's 1194: </a> To flay, flog, scourge, beat. A primary verb; properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge, or to thrash. many [blows]. πολλάς (pollas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:47 That servant who knew his lord's will (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:48" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>