Luke 12:47-49
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
47 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) 48 and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.
Jesus: A Cause of Division.[a] 49 “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!
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- 12:49–53 Jesus’ proclamation of the kingdom is a refining and purifying fire. His message that meets with acceptance or rejection will be a source of conflict and dissension even within families.
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