Luke 12:49
I have come to set the earth on fire, and I really wish it was already burning!
Free Bible Version
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
50But I have a baptism to go through, and I'm in agony, wishing it was over!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4Instead, he will judge the poor justly, and make decisions fairly on behalf of the destitute people of the earth. He will strike the earth when he pronounces judgment, and he will execute the wicked with just a word from his lips.
Malachi 3:2Who can survive the day when he comes? Who can stand before him when he appears? For he will be like a blazing furnace that refines metal, or like the strong alkali that cleanses stains.
Matthew 3:10In fact the ax is ready to chop down the trees. Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
Luke 12:51Do you think that I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, I bring division.
Luke 19:39Some of the Pharisees who were in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, stop your disciples from saying that.”
John 11:8The disciples replied, “Rabbi, just a few days ago the Jews were trying to stone you. Do you really want to go back there now?”
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 →