Luke 12:51
Do you think that I came to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.
Unlocked Literal 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 be baptized with, and how I am distressed until it is completed!
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10So I took my staff “Favor” and broke it to break the covenant that I had made with all of my tribes.
Matthew 10:34Do not think that I came to bring peace upon the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49I came to cast fire upon the earth, and how I wish that 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 →