Luke 12:51
Do you think that I have come to give peace on the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
World English Bible British
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 baptised with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
52For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10I took my staff Favour and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples.
Matthew 10:34“Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish 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 →