Luke 12:50

Good News Translation (US Version)

I have a baptism to receive, and how distressed I am until it is over!

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Jesus drank the wine and said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

“My food,” Jesus said to them, “is to obey the will of the one who sent me and to finish the work he gave me to do.

How I love to do your will, my God! I keep your teaching in my heart.”

After his brothers had gone to the festival, Jesus also went; however, he did not go openly, but secretly.

And now, in obedience to the Holy Spirit I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.

Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back in its place! Do you think that I will not drink the cup of suffering which my Father has given me?”

They confessed their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan.

“I came to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already kindled!