Luke 12:49

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

Do you think that I have come to give peace on the earth? I say unto you, Nay, but division.

But already the ax is laid to the root of the trees; therefore every tree not producing good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire.

And He having come out from thence, the scribes and Pharisees began vehemently to press on Him, and mouth after Him concerning many things;

At that hour certain Pharisees came to Him, saying; Depart, and go hence: because Herod wishes to slay thee.

And certain ones of the Pharisees from the multitude said to Him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples:

It behooveth us to work the works of Him that sent us, while it is day: the night comes, when no one is able to work.

The disciples said to Him, Master, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; dost thou go hither again?

Then the multitude being with Him witnessed that He called Lazarus out of the sepulcher, and raised him from the dead.

Do you think that I have come to give peace on the earth? I say unto you, Nay, but division.