Luke 12:49

I am come to sende fire on ye earth, and what is my desire, but that it be alredye kindled?

Bible (Bishops')

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 knewe not, and did comit thynges worthy of strypes, shalbe beaten with fewe strypes. For vnto whosoeuer much is geuen, of him shalbe much required: and to whom men haue committed much, of hym wyl they aske the more.

50Notwithstandyng, I must be baptized with a baptisme, and howe am I payned tyll it be ended?

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Cross References

Isaiah 11:4But with righteousnesse shal he iudge the poore, and with equitie shall he refourme the simple of the worlde, and he shall smyte the worlde with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his mouth shall he slay the vngodly.

Matthew 3:10Euen now is the axe also put vnto the roote of the trees: therefore, euery tree which bryngeth not foorth good fruite, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.

Luke 12:51Suppose ye that I am come to sende peace on earth? I tell you naye, but rather deuision.

Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees of the companie sayde vnto hym: Maister, rebuke thy disciples.

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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