Luke 12:51
Think ye that I came to bring peace upon earth? No, I tell you; but rather division:
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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
50But I have a baptism to be baptised with; and how am I distressed in spirit till it is finished!
52for henceforth five shall be in one house, divided, three against two, and two against three.
Cross References
Matthew 10:34Think not that I am come to bring peace to the earth: I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49I am come to cast fire on the earth, and what is my wish? that it may be now 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 →