Luke 12:51

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Do you think that I came to bring [only] peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division instead.

Cross References

Luke 12:49

“I have come to bring fire to the earth. [Note: This means division within families. See verses 51-53] And how I wish that fire were already started [i.e., so I could complete my mission sooner]!

Luke 12:52

For from now on there will be a household of five persons divided [against one another], three against two and two against three.

Acts 28:29

{Some ancient manuscripts contain this verse} And when he had said these words, the Jews left, disputing about the matter among themselves.