Luke 12:49

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what more can I wish, if it is already kindled?

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

48while one who does not know his master’s wishes, but acts so as to deserve a flogging, will receive but few. From every one to whom much has been given much will be expected, and from the man to whom much has been entrusted the more will be demanded.

50There is a baptism that I must undergo, and how great is my distress until it is over!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10Already the axe is lying at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that fails to bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do you think that I am here to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but to cause division.

Luke 19:39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him: “Teacher, reprove your disciples.”

John 11:8“Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews were but just now seeking 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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