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Luke 12:48-50
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Luke 12:48-50
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
48 But the one not having known, and having done things worthy of blows, will be beaten a few blows. And to everyone whom much was given, much will be sought from him. And to whom they entrusted much, they will ask him even more.
I Came To Cause Division On Earth, Not To Bring It Peace
49 “I came to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish that it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized; and how I am held[a] by it until it is accomplished!
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- Luke 12:50 Or, gripped, occupied, under the control of. Or taking it negatively, distressed.
Luke 12:48-50
New International Version
Luke 12:48-50
New International Version
48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows.(A) From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
Not Peace but Division(B)
49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism(C) to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!(D)
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