Luke 12:51
Do ye suppose that I came to give peace on the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
In Context
50But I have an immersion to be immersed, and how am I constrained until it will be accomplished.
52For henceforth there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10And I took my staff Beauty, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples.
Matthew 10:34Think not that I came to spread peace on the earth. I came not to spread peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49I came to cast fire upon the earth, and what I desire is if it were kindled already.
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 →