Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
In Context
49“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
51Do you think that I have come to give peace on the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
Cross References
Psalms 40:8I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart.”
Mark 10:32They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going in front of them, and they were amazed; and those who followed were afraid. He again took the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were going to happen to him.
John 7:6Jesus therefore said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.
John 10:39They sought again to seize him, and he went out of their hand.
John 18:11Jesus therefore said to Peter, “Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”
Acts 20:22Now, behold, I go bound by the Spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there;
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 →