But God said to the man 'Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared--who will have it?'

while one who does not know his master's wishes, but acts so as to deserve a flogging, will receive but few. From every one 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.

Simon! Simon! listen. Satan demanded leave to sift you all like wheat,

But they persisted in loudly demanding his crucifixion; and their clamor gained the day.

Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.

He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, as they demanded, and gave Jesus up to be dealt with as they pleased.

"Do not collect more than you have authority to demand," John answered.

Give to every one who asks of you; and, when any one takes away what is yours, do not demand its return.