Luke 12:51
Is it your opinion that I have come to give peace on earth? I say to you, No, but division:
Bible in Basic English
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 there is a baptism which I have to undergo; and how am I kept back till it is complete!
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10And I took my rod Beautiful, cutting it in two, so that the Lord's agreement, which he had made with all the peoples, might be broken.
Matthew 10:34Do not have the thought that I have come to send peace on the earth; I came not to send peace but a sword.
Luke 12:49I came to send a fire on the earth, and it may even now have been lighted.
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 →