Luke 12:51
"Do you think that I am come to make peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather dissension.
Montgomery 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
52"From this time there will be five in one house divided, three against two and two against three;
Cross References
Matthew 10:34"Do not suppose that I am come to bring peace on the earth; I am come not to bring peace, but a sword.
Luke 12:49"I came to build a fire upon the earth; what is my desire?
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 →