Luke 12:52

First Nations Version

The message I bring will pierce like the blade of a long knife. It will even separate family members. A family of five will take sides, three against two and two against three.

Cross References

Acts 28:24

Some were convinced by his words, but others refused to believe.

John 16:2

The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants,

John 9:16

Then some of the Separated Ones (Pharisees) said, “This man, who does not honor the Day of Resting, cannot be from the Great Spirit.” But others were saying, “How can someone with a bad heart perform powerful signs such as these?”

Luke 12:51

“Do you look for me to bring peace to this land? No! I tell you, first there will be great conflict.

Luke 12:53

Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, uncles and nephews, aunties and nieces. They will all fight like enemies, all because of me and my message.”