Luke 12:49

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Luke 12:49

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

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KJV

King James Version

¶ I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

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WEB

World English Bible

“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

I came to cast fire upon the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Luke 12

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.

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