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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?

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  1. Luke 12:47

    And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

  2. Luke 12:48

    But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

  3. Luke 12:50

    But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

  4. Luke 12:51

    Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

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