Luke 12:49
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Updated King James Version
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 I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall strike the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Malachi 3:2But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appears? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
Matthew 3:10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 12:51Suppose all of you that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke your disciples.
John 11:8His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone you; and go you thither 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 →