Luke 12:47

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Knew

General references

Luke 10:14

James 4:17

Bible References

Knew

I tell you, the people of Sodom will be shown more leniency on that day [i.e., the day of judgment] than that town will receive.

But I tell you, Tyre and Sidon will be shown more leniency on the judgment day than you people will.

Jesus said to them, "If you were [really] blind [i.e., unable to see spiritually], you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim, 'We can see [fine],' you remain guilty of sin."

The person who rejects me and does not accept my message has One who [will] judge him. The message that I have spoken will judge him on the last day [i.e., the judgment day].

They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.

Jesus answered him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it were given to you from above [i.e., from God]. So, the person who turned me over to you is guilty of a worse sin."

Now God made allowance for the times when people were still uninformed [about His complete will], but now [in the Gospel age] He requires all people everywhere to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives].

For we [i.e., through our preaching] are like a fragrant incense which goes up to God, [and spreads the knowledge] of Christ among both saved and lost people.

So, the person who knows the good [he ought] to be doing, but is not doing it, is sinning.

General references

But Tyre and Sidon will be shown more leniency in the judgment [day] than you will.

So, the person who knows the good [he ought] to be doing, but is not doing it, is sinning.