Luke 12:51
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
King James Version
In Context
50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Cross References
Zechariah 11:10And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.
Matthew 10:34Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I 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 →