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Luke 12:49

Jesus Christ

47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

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

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
KJV
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
WEB
“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
ASV
I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?
DARBY
I have come to cast a fire on the earth; and what will I if already it has been kindled?
BLB
I came to cast fire upon the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
ÅB
Ild er jeg kommet for å kaste på jorden; og hvor gjerne jeg ville den alt var tent!
OTB
“Jeg har kommet for å bringe ild på jorden, og hvordan jeg ønsker at den allerede var tent!
B1930
Ild er jeg kommet for å kaste på jorden; og hvor gjerne jeg vilde den alt var tendt!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Malachi 4:1

    For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

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  • Matthew 3:10–12

    And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

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  • Malachi 3:2–3

    But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:

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  • Luke 12:51–52

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

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  • Joel 2:30–31

    And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.

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  • Isaiah 11:4

    But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

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  • John 9:4

    I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

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  • Luke 13:31–33

    The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

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