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 imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division.

the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire.

As he was pursuing his discourse, the Scribes and Pharisees passionately urg'd him with many captious questions, in order to ensnare him,

At the same time, some of the Pharisees came to him, and said, get away, retire from hence, for Herod designs to take away your life.

upon this some of the Pharisees, who were in the crowd, said to him, master, rebuke your disciples.

I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.

upon which his disciples said, master, it is not long since the Jews attempted to stone you; and are you for going thither again?

the people that were present testified, that he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead.

do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division.