Luke 12:51

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 12:51

BSB
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
AKJV
Suppose you that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division:
CPDV
Do you think that I have come to give peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
ERV
Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
NHEB
Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
SMT
Think ye that I came to give peace in the earth? Nay, I say to you; but rather division:

Commentary for Luke 12:51

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 12:51
Summary
Jesus brings division rather than earthly harmony
Event
Jesus clarifies his mission
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching