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?
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 →