Luke 12:49
King James Version
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Luke 12:49 in context
Luke 12:47
And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 12:48
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Luke 12:49SELECTED VERSE
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Luke 12:51
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: