Luke 12:49
I am come to send fire on the earth, and what will I, if it is already kindled?
Webster Bible
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 shall be accomplished!
Cross References
Isaiah 11:4But with righteousness will he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he will smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips will he slay the wicked.
Malachi 3:2But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap.
Matthew 3:10And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 12:51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division:
Luke 19:39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said to him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
John 11:8His disciples say to him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou 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 →