Luke 12:49

I am come to cast fire on the earth, and what is my wish? that it may be now kindled.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much shall be required from him: and to whom men commit much, they will of him demand abundantly more.

50But I have a baptism to be baptised with; and how am I distressed in spirit till it is finished!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree therefore which produceth not good fruit, is hewing down, and casting into the fire.

Luke 12:51Think ye that I came to bring peace upon earth? No, I tell you; but rather division:

Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said unto him, Master, reprove thy disciples.

John 11:8The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews have just now sought to stone thee; and art thou going thither again?

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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