Luke 12:51
Do you imagine that I came to provide peace on the earth? Not at all, I tell you, but rather division.
Family 35 New Testament
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 I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed!
Cross References
Matthew 10:34“Do not suppose that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49“I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already 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 →