Luke 12:49

New Century Version

“I came to set fire to the world, and I wish it were already burning!

Cross References

Isaiah 11:4

But he will judge the poor honestly; he will be fair in his decisions for the poor people of the land. At his command evil people will be punished, and by his words the wicked will be put to death.

Malachi 4:1

“There is a day coming that will burn like a hot furnace, and all the proud and evil people will be like straw. On that day they will be completely burned up so that not a root or branch will be left,” says the Lord All-Powerful.

Luke 12:48

But the servant who does not know what his master wants and does things that should be punished will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded. And from the one trusted with much, much more will be expected.

Luke 12:50

I have a baptism to suffer through, and I feel very troubled until it is over.

John 9:4

While it is daytime, we must continue doing the work of the One who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.