Luke 12:51 kjva — Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:"

— Luke 12:51, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 12 — Context

48

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

49

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

50

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

51

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

52

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

53

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

54

And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

Luke 12:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:51 say?
Luke 12:51 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:”
Where is Luke 12:51 in the Bible?
Luke 12:51 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 51.
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 12:51.
What translation should I read Luke 12:51 in?
Luke 12:51 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 12:51?
Luke 12:51 reads (KJVA): “Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:” 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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