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Luke 12:47-51 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

47. That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely;

48. and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.

49. “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!

50. There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!

51. Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.

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