Luke 12:49 nasb — "I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!

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""I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!"

— Luke 12:49, NASB

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Luke 12 — Context

46

the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

47

"And that slave who knew his master's will and did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will receive many lashes,

48

but the one who did not know it, and committed deeds worthy of a flogging, will receive but few. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.

49

"I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!

50

"But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

51

"Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division;

52

for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.

Luke 12:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:49 say?
Luke 12:49 in the NASB reads: “"I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!”
Where is Luke 12:49 in the Bible?
Luke 12:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 49.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:49.
What translation should I read Luke 12:49 in?
Luke 12:49 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:49?
Luke 12:49 reads (NASB): “"I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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