Luke 12:49
I came to cast fire upon the earth, and how I wish that it were already kindled.
Unlocked Literal 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 a baptism to be baptized with, and how I am distressed until it is completed!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4Instead, he will judge the poor with righteousness and decide fairly for the humble of the earth. 1 He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 1
Malachi 3:2But who will be able to endure the day of his coming? Who will be able to stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner's fire and like laundry soap.
Matthew 3:10Already the ax has been placed against the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.
Luke 12:51Do you think that I came to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.
Luke 19:39Some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”
John 11:8The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, right now the Jews are trying to stone you, and you are going back 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 →