Luke 12:51
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
Majority Standard Bible
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 accomplished!
52From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations.
Matthew 10:34Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49I have come 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 →