Luke 12:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 12:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 12:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 12:47 — KJV
“And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.”
— Luke 12:47 (KJV)
Luke 12:47 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 12:47
“And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:47: servant, lord, himself
“Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir. according...: Heb. according to the foot of the work, etc., and according to the foot of the children”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:47: servant, lord, according
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:47: servant, lord, according
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:47: servant, lord, neither
“And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:47: servant, lord, according
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