Luke 12:49

Bible in Basic English 1965

I came to send a fire on the earth, and it may even now have been lighted.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:4

But he will do right in the cause of the poor, and give wise decisions for those in the land who are in need; and the rod of his mouth will come down on the cruel, and with the breath of his lips he will put an end to the evil-doer.

Malachi 4:1

For see, the day is coming, it is burning like an oven; all the men of pride and all who do evil will be dry stems of grass: and in the day which is coming they will be burned up, says the Lord of armies, till they have not a root or a branch.

Luke 12:48

But he who, without knowledge, did things for which punishment is given, will get only a small number of blows. The man to whom much is given, will have to give much; if much is given into his care, of him more will be requested.

Luke 12:50

But there is a baptism which I have to undergo; and how am I kept back till it is complete!

John 9:4

While it is day we have to do the works of him who sent me: the night comes when no work may be done.