Luke 12:49

I have come to send fire on the earth; and how greatly do I wish that it were already kindled!

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

48but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. To whomever much has been given, of him shall much be required; and to whom men have intrusted much, of him will they ask the more.

50I have an immersion with which to be immersed, and how distressed I am till it be accomplished!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees: therefore, every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I toll you, No; but rather dissension.

Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude, said to him: Teacher, rebuke your disciples.

John 11:8His disciples said to him: Rabbi, the Jews just now sought to stone thee, and art thou going thither 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 →

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