Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 12:1-34
4. For what the Disciple of the Saviour has, and for what he has not, to take care (Luke 12:1-34)1In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude [lit., the myriads] of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which Isaiah 2:0 hypocrisy. For [But1] there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, 3that shall not be known. Therefore, whatsoever ye... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 12:47-48
Christ's summary: v. 47. 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. v. 48. 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. The Lord here states the principle according to which punishments are given in the kingdom... read more