Luke 12:49

FIRE have I come to send forth upon the earth, and I would that it already burned:

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 he who knew not, and did that which was worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For every one to whom much is given, much will be required from him; and to whom much is committed, the more will they require at his hand.

50and I have a baptism (wherewith) to be baptized, and greatly am I pressed till it be completed.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10But, behold, the axe lieth at the root of the trees; every tree, therefore, which maketh not good fruit is cut down and falleth into the fire.

Luke 12:51Suppose you that peace I have come to send forth on the earth? I tell you, not (peace), but divisions.

Luke 19:39But some of the Pharishee from among the multitudes say to him, Rabi, rebuke thy disciples.

John 11:8His disciples say to him, Raban, now have the Jihudoyee sought to stone thee; and again goest thou thither?

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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