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.
But he þat knew not, and dide worthi thingis of strokis, schal be betun with fewe. For to eche man to whom myche is youun, myche schal be axid of hym; and þei schulen axe more of hym, to whom þei bitoken myche.