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Luke 12:51

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

In Context

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

52For from this time there shall be five in one family divided, three against two and two against three:

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Cross References

Matthew 10:34Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to bring peace but division.

Luke 12:49I am come to send fire on the earth, and how do I desire that it were already kindled?

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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