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47 And that servant who knew his master’s will and didn’t prepare himself or do it[a] will be severely beaten.(A) 48 But the one who did not know and did what deserved(B) punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected.[b](C)

Not Peace but Division

49 ‘I came(D) to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already set ablaze!

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Footnotes

  1. 12:47 Lit or do towards his will,
  2. 12:48 Or much