Luke 12:50
There is a baptism that I must undergo, and how great is my distress until it is over!
Twentieth Century New Testament
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
49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what more can I wish, if it is already kindled?
51Do you think that I am here to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but to cause division.
Cross References
Mark 10:32One day, when they were on their way, going up to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in front of the Apostles, who were filled with misgivings; while those who were following behind were alarmed. Gathering the Twelve round him once more, Jesus began to tell them what was about to happen to him.
John 7:6“My time,” answered Jesus, “is not come yet, but your time is always here.
John 10:39Upon this the Jews again sought to arrest him; but he escaped their hands.
John 18:11But Jesus said to Peter: “Sheathe your sword. Shall I not drink the cup which the Father has given me?”
Acts 20:22And now, under spiritual constraint, I am here on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,
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 →