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What it means

Talent, money, health and opportunity come with a bill. The more you have, the more you owe to the people around you. Count your advantages, then put them to work for others.

The source

"To whom much is given, much will be asked." Jesus said it in Luke 12:48. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Παντὶ δὲ ᾧ ἐδόθη πολύ, πολὺ ζητηθήσεται παρ’ αὐτοῦ"

Original Greek, Luke 12:48. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "To whom much is given, much will be asked." mean?
Talent, money, health and opportunity come with a bill. The more you have, the more you owe to the people around you. Count your advantages, then put them to work for others.
Who said "To whom much is given, much will be asked."?
Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Luke 12:48.
What is the original Greek?
Παντὶ δὲ ᾧ ἐδόθη πολύ, πολὺ ζητηθήσεται παρ’ αὐτοῦ. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "To whom much is given, much will be asked." on a shirt?
Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"To whom much is given, much will be asked." (Jesus, Luke 12:48, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/to-whom-much-is-given-much-will-be

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