And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many (stripes);
but 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.
For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: