Luke 12:50 asv — But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

American Standard Version

"But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! "

— Luke 12:50, American Standard Version

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Luke 12 — Context

47

And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

48

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

49

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

51

Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

52

for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

53

They shall be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law.

Luke 12:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:50 say?
Luke 12:50 in the American Standard Version reads: “But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! ”
Where is Luke 12:50 in the Bible?
Luke 12:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 50.
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 12:50.
What translation should I read Luke 12:50 in?
Luke 12:50 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 12:50?
Luke 12:50 reads (ASV): “But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! ” 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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