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Luke 12:47-48 (Basic)

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47 And the servant who had knowledge of his lord's desires and was not ready for him and did not do as he was ordered, will be given a great number of blows; 48 But he who, without knowledge, did things for which punishment is given, will get only a small number of blows. The man to whom much is given, will have to give much; if much is given into his care, of him more will be requested.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 47) Obedience - Many blows for the servant who knows his master's will and does not do what his master wants
(v. 48) Laziness - Much given, much asked

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 47) First the Kingdom - Expectations (2010-02-12)
(v. 48) First the Kingdom - Expectations (2010-02-12)