Luke 12:46

"But if that servant says in his heart, ‘My lord delays his coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and to be drunken,"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the danger of spiritual complacency. When a servant anticipates delay but fails to prepare, they may become oppressive and indulgent, mistreating others while wallowing in self-indulgence, rather than remaining faithful until their lord returns.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 46. No Barnes text on this verse. {o} "will" Ps 37:9; 94:14 {4} "cut him asunder", or "cut him off" __________________________________________________________________

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