Luke 12:49

"I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

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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 who did not know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

50But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

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Cross References

Isaiah 11:4but with righteousness he will judge the poor,and decide with equity for the humble of the earth.He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth;and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.

Malachi 3:2"But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;

Matthew 3:10"And even now the axe lies at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.

Luke 19:39Some of the Pharisees from the multitude said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples!"

John 11:8The disciples told him, "Rabbi, the Jewish leaders were just 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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