Luke 12:51

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

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

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

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

52For from henceforth there will be five in one house, who (will be) divided, three against two, and two against three.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:34EXPECT not that I have come to send forth peace on the earth; I have not come to send forth peace, but the sword.

Luke 12:49FIRE have I come to send forth upon the earth, and I would that it already burned:

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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