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47And that servant, who knew his lord`s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes]; 48but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled? 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Luke 12:47-50 (ASV)