Luke 12:49
Fire, came I to cast upon the earth,—and what can I wish, if, already, it hath been, kindled?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
50But, an immersion, have I, to be immersed with, and how am I distressed, until it be ended!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4But he will judge with righteousness! them who are poor, And decide with equity! for the oppressed of the land,—And he will smite the land With the sceptre of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips, will he slay the lawless one;
Malachi 3:2But who may endure the day of his coming? And who is he that can stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ alkali;
Matthew 3:10Already also, the axe, unto the root of the trees, is being laid,—every tree, therefore, not bringing forth good fruit, is to be hewn down, and, into fire, to be cast.
Luke 12:51Suppose ye, that, peace, I am come to give in the earth? Nay, I tell you, but rather division.
Luke 19:39And, certain of the Pharisees from the multitude, said unto him—Teacher! rebuke thy disciples.
John 11:8The disciples say unto him—Rabbi! just now, were the Jews seeking to stone thee—and, again, goest thou 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 →