Luke 12:49

Catholic Public Domain Version

I have come to cast a fire upon the earth. And what should I desire, except that it may be kindled?

Cross References

Isaiah 11:4

Instead, he will judge the poor with justice, and he will reprove the meek of the earth with fairness. And he will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and he will slay the impious with the spirit of his lips.

Malachi 4:1

For, behold, the day will arrive, kindled like a furnace, and all the arrogant and all those who act impiously will be stubble. And the approaching day will inflame them, says the Lord of hosts; it will leave behind for them neither root, nor sprout.

Luke 12:48

Yet he who did not know, and who acted in a way that deserves a beating, will be beaten fewer times. So then, of all to whom much has been given, much will be required. And of those to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be asked.

Luke 12:50

And I have a baptism, with which I am to be baptized. And how I am constrained, even until it may be accomplished!

John 9:4

I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no one is able to work.