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Luke 12:49-53

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

49. 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: 52. For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Luke 12:49-53 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 12:49

Theological / Devotional

Send fire. The Greek stresses “fire.” For verses 49-53 see on Matthew 10:34-36.

What will I? The meaning of the remainder of verse 49 is not clear. One possible translation is: “How I wish that it were already kindled!”

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