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Luke 12:49
I am come to cast fire on the earth. And what will I, but that it be kindled?
Luke 12:49 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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 will come in the day that he hopeth not, and at the hour that he knoweth not: and shall separate him and shall appoint him his portion with unbelievers.
47 And that servant, who knew the will of his lord and prepared not himself and did not 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 unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more.
49 I am come to cast fire on the earth. And what will I, but that it be kindled?
50 And I have a baptism wherewith I am to be baptized. And how am I straitened until it be accomplished?
51 Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.
52 For there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided: three against two, and two against three.
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