Luke 12:49
“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
One Unity Resource 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
50But I have an immersion to be immersed with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4but with righteousness he will judge the poor, 2 and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. 1 He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; + 11:4. Quoted in Rev 19:15 2 and with the breath of his lips he will kill + 11:4. Quoted in 2 Thes 2:8 the wicked. 1
Matthew 3:10“Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 12:51+ 12:51. MP: The Messiah’s words are as a sharp sword. (To divide is an idiom referring to his teachings, it will not unite everyone). (Is 49:2) Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
Luke 19:39Some of the Pharisees [Separated] from the multitude said to him, “ Rabbi ·Teacher·, rebuke your disciples!”
John 11:8The disciples told him, “ Rabbi ·Teacher·, the Jews [Praisers] were just trying to stone you, and are you going there again?”
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 →