Luke 12:49
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
In context
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.
Luke 12:49 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
- KJV King James Version
- I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
- WEB World English Bible
- “I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
- ASV American Standard Version
- I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'Fire I came to cast to the earth, and what will I if already it was kindled?
- DBY Darby Translation
- I have come to cast a fire on the earth; and what will I if already it has been kindled?
- WBS Webster Bible
- I am come to send fire on the earth, and what will I, if it is already kindled?