Luke 12:50
"Would it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how am I straitened till it is accomplished!
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
In Context
49"I came to build a fire upon the earth; what is my desire?
51"Do you think that I am come to make peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather dissension.
Cross References
Mark 10:32They were still on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus led the way; and they were amazed, and some, although they followed, were afraid. Then once more he took the Twelve, and began to tell them what was about to befall him.
John 7:6"My time is not yet come," said Jesus, "but your time is always at hand.
John 10:39Then again they attempted to seize him, but he escaped out of their hands,
John 18:11(The slave’s name was Malchus.) Then Jesus said to Peter. "Put up your sword in its sheath. the cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it?"
Acts 20:22And now I am going to Jerusalem, bound in the Spirit, not knowing what will befall me there,
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 →