Luke 12:49

"I came to throw fire upon the earth, and what is my desire? Oh that it were even now kindled!

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

48But he who had not been told it and yet did what deserved the scourge, will receive but few lashes. To whomsoever much has been given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been entrusted, of him a larger amount will be demanded.

50But I have a baptism to undergo; and how am I pent up till it is accomplished!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10And already the axe is lying at the root of the trees, so that every tree which does not produce good fruit will quickly be hewn down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? No, I tell you that I came to bring dissension.

Luke 19:39Thereupon some of the Pharisees in the crowd appealed to Him, saying, "Rabbi, reprove your disciples."

John 11:8"Rabbi," exclaimed the disciples, "the Jews have just been trying to stone you, and do you think of going back 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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