Luke 12:49

Luke 12:49 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

49 “I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!

49 “I have come to cast fire (judgment) on the earth; and how I wish that it were already kindled!

49I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

49I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

49I am come to put fire on the earth, and what is my desire, if it be already kindled?

49 “I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

49“I have come to bring fire on the earth. How I wish the fire had already started!

49I came to start a fire on earth. I would be happy if that fire were already burning.

49I came to cast fire to the earth, and what I wish [is] if it were already kindled!