SinaiLuke 12:49
American Standard Version
I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?
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Luke 12:49 in other translations
“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
Luke 12:49 in context
- 47And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;
- 48but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
- 49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?
- 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
- 51Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: