Luke 12:51

Not Peace but Division · Luke 12:49–53
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Translations

Modern
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
Traditional
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Literal
Do you think that I came to grant peace on the earth? No, I say to you, but rather division.
Latin
Putatis quia pacem veni dare in terram? non, dico vobis, sed separationem:

Original

Greek
English
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.

Notes

No, I tell you, but division: The ministry of Jesus demands a decision for or against God that divides even family members.

Events

Parallels

Micah 7:1–6 Matthew 10:34–39

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Peace

Topics

Family Problems Fire: Persecution Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Knowing His Voice Peace on Earth Strife: General Scriptures Concerning