Luke 12:50
But, an immersion, have I, to be immersed with, and how am I distressed, until it be ended!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
49Fire, came I to cast upon the earth,—and what can I wish, if, already, it hath been, kindled?
51Suppose ye, that, peace, I am come to give in the earth? Nay, I tell you, but rather division.
Cross References
Psalms 40:8To do thy good-pleasure, O my God, is my delight, And, thy law, is in the midst of mine inward parts:
Mark 10:32Now they were in the way, going up unto Jerusalem, and Jesus was going on before them,—and they were in amazement; and, they who followed, were in fear. And, taking unto himself, again, the twelve, he began to be saying unto them, as to the things about to befall him—
John 7:6Jesus, therefore, saith unto them—My season, not yet, is here; but, your season, at anytime, is ready:
John 10:39They were [therefore] again seeking to take him; and he went forth out of their hand.
John 18:11Jesus, therefore, said unto Peter—Thrust the sword into its sheath:—The cup which the Father hath given me, shall I in anywise not drink it?
Acts 20:22And, now, lo! I, bound in my spirit, am journeying unto Jerusalem; the things which therein shall befall me, not knowing,—
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 →