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The second part of the parable includes a caution that much more will be required of the person to whom much is given. [2] J. Dwight Pentecost writes that this parable "emphasizes that privilege brings responsibility and that responsibility entails accountability." [4] This applies particularly to religious leaders. [5]
Whom those that envy dare not imitate! In Luke 12:48, [ 5 ] Jesus says: "Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more."
The specific phrasing "with great power comes great responsibility" evolved from Spider-Man's first appearance in the 1962 Amazing Fantasy #15, written by Stan Lee.It is not spoken by any character, but instead appears in a narrative caption of the comic book's last panel: [21] [22] [23]
[4] John Calvin writes regarding Jesus' words ("Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven — for she loved much"): By these words it is plain he does not make love the cause of forgiveness, but the proof of it. The similitude is borrowed from the case of a debtor, to whom a debt of five hundred pence had been forgiven.
These gifts are, I say—1st Of grace, both making grateful, such as faith, hope, charity, virginity, and all the other virtues, as well as those of grace given gratis—such as the power of working miracles, the Apostolate, the Priesthood, the gift of tongues, prophecy, etc. 2d Natural gifts, such as a keen intellect, a sound judgment, a sound ...
Meanwhile Gen Zers’ average net worth sits at $76,000, the average millennial over the age of 35 stands at more than $400,000, and those in Gen X have average net worths between $400,000 and ...
"City upon a hill" is a phrase derived from the teaching of salt and light in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. [n 1] Originally applied to the city of Boston by early 17th century Puritans, it came to adopt broader use in political rhetoric in United States politics, that of a declaration of American exceptionalism, and referring to America acting as a "beacon of hope" for the world.
English: Several translations of the meaning: 1- Allah chooses for Himself whoever He wills, and guides to Himself whoever turns ˹to Him˺. 2- Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience. 3- Allah chooses to Himself those whom He pleases, and guides to Himself those who turn ...