Luke 12:49

“I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

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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 who did not know, yet did things worthy of blows, will be beaten with few. Everyone to whom much has been given, from him much will be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him much more will be asked.

50But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10Indeed, already the ax is being laid to the root of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do you imagine that I came to provide peace on the earth? Not at all, I tell you, but rather division.

Luke 19:39Some of the Pharisees said to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”

John 11:8The disciples say to Him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now trying to stone you, and you are going back 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 →

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