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 ye think that I am come to give peace on the earth? I tell you, nay; but rather division.

And now the ax is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore, which yieldeth not good fruit, is cut down and cast into the fire.

As He was saying these things unto them the scribes and pharisees began vehemently to attack Him, and urge Him to speak of many things,

At the same time came some of the pharisees, and said to Him, Go out and depart hence, for Herod intends to kill thee.

And some of the pharisees from among the multitude said to Him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

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

The disciples say unto Him, Master, the Jews very lately attempted to stone thee, and art thou going thither again?

And the people that were with Him testified, that He called Lazarus out of the grave, and raised him from the dead:

Do ye think that I am come to give peace on the earth? I tell you, nay; but rather division.