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.
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All are to take to themselves what Christ says in his word, and to inquire concerning it. No one is left so ignorant as not to know many things to be wrong which he does, and many things to be right which he neglects; therefore all are without excuse in their sin.
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This thought runs through Luke 12:44-48.
Luke 12:48 quoted in popular culture
- Remarks at the Southern Baptist Convention in Norfolk, Virginia.
Politics Verified official transcript Jun 14, 1976 -
Remarks at the Southern Baptist Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. · Gerald R. Ford · American Presidency Project hit for the phrase "unto whomsoever much is given". Excerpt: Congress. Jesus said, "[For] unto whomsoever much is given , of him shall be much required." …
APP: Remarks at the Southern Baptist Convention in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Atlanta, Georgia Remarks to Members of the Southern Baptist Brotherhood Commission.
Politics Verified official transcript Jun 15, 1978 -
Atlanta, Georgia Remarks to Members of the Southern Baptist Brotherhood Commission. · Jimmy Carter · American Presidency Project hit for the phrase "unto whomsoever much is given". Excerpt: know that Christ says that unto whomsoever much is given , much will be required, and …
APP: Atlanta, Georgia Remarks to Members of the Southern Baptist Brotherhood Commission.
- April 14
Culture Community quote page -
Wikiquote match for "unto whomsoever much is given" · Wikiquote search matched the biblical phrase "unto whomsoever much is given". Snippet: James Branch Cabell (born 14 April 1879) selected by Kalki 2006 Unto whomsoever much is given , of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed