Luke 12:48
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King James Version (modern wording)
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. 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.
Luke 12:48 (KJV)
American Standard Version
but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
Luke 12:48 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
Luke 12:48 (BSB)
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What does Luke 12:48 say?
Luke 12:48 in modern King James wording reads: "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. 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."
Where is Luke 12:48 found in the Bible?
Luke 12:48 is verse 48 of chapter 12 of the book of Luke, in the New Testament. Luke has 24 chapters.
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