Luke 12:49

I have come to cast fire on the earth; and I would, that it already burned.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

48But he that knew not, yet did that which deserved stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomsoever much is given, from him will much be required; and to whom much is committed, the more will be required at his hand.

50And I have a baptism to be baptized with; and I am much pressed until it be accomplished.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10And lo, the ax is put to the root of trees. Every tree, therefore, which beareth not good fruit, is felled, and falleth into the fire.

Luke 12:51Suppose ye, that I have come to produce tranquillity on the earth? I tell you, No: but division.

Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees from among the crowd, said to him: Rabbi, rebuke thy disciples.

John 11:8His disciples say to him: Our Rabbi, the Jews have just sought to stone thee; and goest thou again thither.

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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