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Luke 12:49
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 other translations
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
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In context
46 the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.
47 And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;
48 but 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.
49 I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
51 Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
52 for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
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