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Luke 12:48-50
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Luke 12:48-50
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48 But what about the servant who does not know what his master wants? He also does things that deserve punishment. But he will get less punishment than the servant who knew what he should do. Whoever has been given much will be responsible for much. Much more will be expected from the one who has been given more.”
Following Jesus May Bring You Trouble(A)
49 Jesus continued speaking: “I came to bring fire to the world. I wish it were already burning! 50 There is a kind of baptism[a] that I must suffer through. I feel very troubled until it is finished.
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- Luke 12:50 baptism This word, which usually means to be immersed in water, has a special meaning here—being covered or “buried” in troubles.
Luke 12:48-50
New International Version
Luke 12:48-50
New International Version
48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows.(A) From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
Not Peace but Division(B)
49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism(C) to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!(D)
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