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Luke 12:49
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Luke 12:49 · Berean Standard Bible
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 came to throw fire on the earth. 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 master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.
47 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
48 But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
49 I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
52 From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.
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