Luke 12:49
I am come to put fire on the earth, and what is my desire, if it be already kindled?
Geneva Bible 1599
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
50Notwithstanding I must be baptized with a baptisme, and how am I grieued, till it be ended?
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4But with righteousnesse shall he iudge the poore, and with equitie shall he reprooue for the meeke of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lippes shall he slay the wicked.
Malachi 3:2But who may abide the day of his comming? and who shall endure, when he appeareth? for he is like a purging fire, and like fullers sope.
Matthew 3:10And now also is the axe put to the roote of the trees: therfore euery tree which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen downe, and cast into ye fire.
Luke 12:51Thinke ye that I am come to giue peace on earth? I tell you, nay, but rather debate.
Luke 19:39Then some of the Pharises of the companie sayd vnto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
John 11:8The disciples saide vnto him, Master, the Iewes lately sought to stone thee, and doest thou goe thither againe?
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 →