Luke 12:49

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

Text-Critical English NT

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 did not know his master's will, yet did what deserved a beating, will be beaten with few lashes. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from him to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.

50But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how consumed I am with it until it is completed!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

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

Luke 19:39But some of the Pharisees from among the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke yoʋr disciples.”

John 11:8The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just recently seeking to stone yoʋ, and yet you are 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 →

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