Luke 12:49

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

Luke 12:49 — American Standard Version

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Context — Luke 12

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46the 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.

47And that servant, who knew his lord`s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes];

48but 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.

49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

51Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

52for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

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