Luke 12:47 asv — And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with man…

American Standard Version

"And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; "

— Luke 12:47, American Standard Version

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Luke 12 — Context

44

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

45

But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;

46

the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.

47

And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

48

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.

49

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Luke 12:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:47 say?
Luke 12:47 in the American Standard Version reads: “And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; ”
Where is Luke 12:47 in the Bible?
Luke 12:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 47.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:47.
What translation should I read Luke 12:47 in?
Luke 12:47 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:47?
Luke 12:47 reads (ASV): “And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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