Luke 12:49

I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

Majority Standard Bible

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 the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

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

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Cross References

Isaiah 11:4but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.

Malachi 3:2But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.

Matthew 3:10The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.

Luke 19:39But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”

John 11:8“Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried 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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