Luke 12:48

“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.”

"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." - Luke 12:48
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What does Luke 12:48 mean?

Luke 12:48 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "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…

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The Weight of Responsibility: A Call to Faithful Stewardship

As we reflect on the profound truth encapsulated in Luke 12:48, we are reminded of the balance between privilege and accountability in our walk of faith. In the King James Version, the verse reads: "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten…

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A Prayer for Accountability and Stewardship

Heavenly Father, As I kneel before You in both humility and gratitude, I reflect on the profound truth contained in Your Word, particularly from Luke 12:48, where it is said, "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For…

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Luke 12:48 - "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."
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Luke 19:48 - "And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."
Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Psalms 48:12 - "Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof."
Luke 11:48 - "Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres."
Luke 8:48 - "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
Ezekiel 48:12 - "And this oblation of the land that is offered shall be unto them a thing most holy by the border of the Levites."
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
Luke 1:48 - "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
Matthew 12:48 - "But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?"
Genesis 48:12 - "And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth."
"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" - Luke 22:48
Isaiah 48:12 - "¶ Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last."
Luke 6:48 - "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
Luke 2:48 - "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing."
John 12:48 - "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day."
Jeremiah 48:12 - "Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles."
"And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him." - Luke 19:48
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Luke 9:48 - "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great."