Luke 12:50
But there is a baptism which I have to undergo; and how am I kept back till it is complete!
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
In Context
49I came to send a fire on the earth, and it may even now have been lighted.
51Is it your opinion that I have come to give peace on earth? I say to you, No, but division:
Cross References
Psalms 40:8\40:7\Then I said, See, I come; it is recorded of me in the roll of the book,
Mark 10:32And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were full of wonder; but those who came after him were in fear. And again he took the twelve, and gave them word of the things which were to come on him,
John 7:6Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you.
John 10:39Then again they made an attempt to take him; but he got away from them.
John 18:11Then Jesus said to Peter, Put back your sword: am I not to take the cup which my Father has given to me?
Acts 20:22And now, as you see, I am going to Jerusalem, a prisoner in spirit, having no knowledge of what will come to me there:
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 →