Luke 12:49
I am come to cast fire on the earth; and what will I, but that it be kindled?
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4But he shall judge the poor with justice, and shall reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: land he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.
Malachi 3:2And who shall be able to think of the day of his coming? and who shall stand to see him? for he is like a refining fire, and like the fuller's herb:
Matthew 3:10For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doth not yield good fruit, shall be cut down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 12:51Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.
Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees, from amongst the multitude, said to him: Master, rebuke thy disciples.
John 11:8The disciples say to him: Rabbi, the Jews but now sought to stone thee: and goest thou 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 →