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47 but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes. 48 whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes, for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand. 49 I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled? 50 the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished? 51 do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division. 52 for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three. 53 the father will be at variance with his son, and the son with the father: the mother with the daughter, and the daughter with the mother: the mother-in-law with the daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law with the mother-in-law. 54 Then he said to the people, when you see a cloud rise out of the west, you say, it is just going to rain; and so it happens. 55 and when the south wind blows, you say, there will be heat; and so it happens. 56 Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times? 57 why can't you judge what is proper to be done in your own affairs. 58 When you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, pay the interest, and get your discharge, while you are on the way; for fear he should bring you before the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into jail. 59 I tell you, you will not get out, till you have paid to the last farthing. Luke 12:47-59, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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