Translations
Modern
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Traditional
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Literal
I came to cast fire upon the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Latin
Ignem veni mittere in terram, et quid volo nisi ut accendatur?
Original
Greek
English
I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Notes
I have come to ignite a fire: The ministry of Jesus brought great change. It brought judgment on the wicked and purification for the righteous (see 3:16–17; 9:54; 17:29; Deuteronomy 4:24; Amos 5:6; Hebrews 12:29).
Events
- Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Baptism of Fire Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Fire: Judgments Fire: Persecution Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom