Luke 12:49

First Nations Version

“I came down from above to ignite a fire on this land, and how I long for it to burn!” he said to his followers.

Cross References

John 9:4

for while the sun still shines, we must be doing what he wants. A time of darkness is coming when no one will do what he wants.

Luke 12:48

for more is required from the ones who are given and trusted with more. As for the ones who do not know but still fail to do what is right, their punishment will not be as great.” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) knew that his followers were not prepared for the effect his message would have on their nation and what would soon happen to him in the Sacred Village of Peace (Jerusalem).

Luke 12:50

“I have a purification ceremony with fire to accomplish—and I am desperate to finish it!