Luke 12:49
I came to cast fire upon the earth, and what I desire is if it were kindled already.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I if it be already kindled?
In Context
50But I have an immersion to be immersed, and how am I constrained until it will be accomplished.
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
Malachi 3:2But who can abide the day of his coming? And who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap.
Matthew 3:10And even now the axe is laid at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore not producing good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 12:51Do ye suppose that I came to give peace on the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said to him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples.
John 11:8The disciples say to him, Rabbi, the Jews were now seeking to stone thee, and thou go there again.
Matthew Henry on Luke 12:42-54
Vigilance and Exertion Inculcated. 41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his… Read the whole commentary →