World English Bible
Luke 12:49
“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.”
Verse in context — Luke 12
47
That servant, who knew his lord's will, and didn't prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,
48
but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
49
I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
51
Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
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