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Luke 12:48

King James Version
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But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few 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.

Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
oeb-cw

while one who does not know his master’s wishes, but acts so as to deserve a flogging, will receive but few. From everyone to whom much has been given much will be expected, and from the man to whom much has been entrusted the more will be demanded.

Open English Bible (US)
oeb-us

while one who does not know his master’s wishes, but acts so as to deserve a flogging, will receive but few. From everyone to whom much has been given much will be expected, and from the man to whom much has been entrusted the more will be demanded.