Luke 12:49

New American Bible - revised edition

“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!

Cross References

Isaiah 11:4

But he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted. He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.

Luke 12:48

and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more. Jesus: A Cause of Division.

Luke 12:50

There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!

John 9:4

We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work.