Luke 12:49

I am come to send fire on the earth, and how do I desire that it were already kindled?

1770 John Worsley NT

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 that knew it not, and did things deserving stripes, shall be beaten with few: for to whomsoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will demand the more.

50for I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how I am straitened till it be accomplished?

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Cross References

Matthew 3:10And now the ax is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore, which yieldeth not good fruit, is cut down and cast into the fire.

Luke 12:51Do ye think that I am come to give peace on the earth? I tell you, nay; but rather division.

Luke 19:39And some of the pharisees from among the multitude said to Him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

John 11:8The disciples say unto Him, Master, the Jews very lately attempted to stone thee, and art thou going 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 →

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