Luke 12:51
Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10And I took my rod that was called Beauty, and I cut it asunder to make void my covenant, which I had made with all people.
Matthew 10:34Do not think that I came to send peace upon earth: I came not to send peace, but the sword.
Luke 12:49I am come to cast fire on the earth; and what will I, but that it be kindled?
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 →