Luke 12:49
“I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But I have a baptism to be baptized with,.... Not water baptism, for he had been baptized with that already; nor the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I am, come ... - The result of my coming will be that there will be divisions and contentions. He does not mean that he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I am come to send fire - See this subject largely explained on Mat 10:34 (note), etc. From the connection in which these…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 12:41-53
Here is, I. Peter's question, which he put to Christ upon occasion of the foregoing parable (Luk 12:41): "Lord, speakest…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I am come to send fire on the earth St John had preached "He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire" and…
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