Luke 12:47

And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

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Other Translations for Luke 12:47

BSB
That servant who knows his master's will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
AKJV
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
CPDV
And that servant, who knew the will of his Lord, and who did not prepare and did not act according to his will, will be beaten many times over.
ERV
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;
NHEB
That servant, who knew his lord's will, and did not prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,
SMT
And that servant having known his lord's will, and not prepared, neither having done his will, shall be skinned with many.

Commentary for Luke 12:47

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 12:47
Summary
Servant who ignores master's instructions receives severe punishment
Event
Teaching about servant punishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching