Luke 12:49
I came to cast fire to the earth, and what I wish [is] if it were already kindled!
Literal Standard 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 an immersion to be immersed with, and how I am pressed until it may be accomplished!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4And He has judged the poor in righteousness, || And decided for the humble of earth in uprightness, || And has struck earth with the rod of His mouth, || And He puts the wicked to death with the breath of His lips.
Malachi 3:2“And who is bearing the day of His coming? And who is standing in His appearing? For He [is] as fire of a refiner, || And as soap of a fuller.
Matthew 3:10and now also, the axe is laid to the root of the trees, therefore, every tree not bearing good fruit is cut down, and is cast into fire.
Luke 12:51Do you think that I came to give peace in the earth? No, I say to you, but rather division;
Luke 19:39And certain of the Pharisees from the multitude said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples”;
John 11:8the disciples say to Him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just seeking to stone You, and again You go 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 →