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Luke 12:47-50 English Standard Version (ESV)

47. And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating.

48. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.

49. “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled!

50. I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished!