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Luke 12:49

World English Bible

“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

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Luke 12:49 in other translations

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

Luke 12:49 · American Standard Version

Luke 12:49 in context

  1. 47That servant, who knew his lord’s will, and didn’t prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,
  2. 48but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
  3. 49“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
  4. 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
  5. 51Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.