46 the master of that slave will come on a day that he does not expect and at an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in two and assign his place with the unbelievers. 47 And that slave who knew the will of his master and did not prepare or do according to his will will be given a severe beating.[a] 48 But the one who did not know and did things deserving blows will be given a light beating.[b] And from everyone to whom much has been given, much will be demanded, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will ask him for even more.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 12:47 Literally “will be beaten much”
  2. Luke 12:48 Literally “will be beaten a few times”