Luke 12:51
Thinke ye that I am come to giue peace on earth? I tell you, nay, but rather debate.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
50Notwithstanding I must be baptized with a baptisme, and how am I grieued, till it be ended?
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10And I tooke my staffe, euen Beautie, and brake it, that I might disanull my couenant, which I had made with all people.
Matthew 10:34Thinke not that I am come to sende peace into the earth: I came not to send peace, but the sworde.
Luke 12:49I am come to put fire on the earth, and what is my desire, if it be 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 →