Luke 12:49

"I came to build a fire upon the earth; what is my desire?

Montgomery 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

48"but he who did not know, but did things worthy of a beating, will receive few lashes. To whom much has been given, from him much will be required, and to whom much is entrusted, of him they will ask the more.

50"Would it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how am I straitened till it is accomplished!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10And already the axe is lying at the roots of the trees. Any tree, therefore, that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.

Luke 12:51"Do you think that I am come to make peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather dissension.

Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees said to them out of the crowd, "Teacher reprove your disciples!"

John 11:8"Rabbi," answered his disciples, "it was but just now that the Jews were trying to stone you, and are you going there 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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