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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I came to cast fire (Πυρ ηλθον βαλειν). Suddenly Jesus lets the volcano in his own heart burst forth. The fire was already burning…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I am come. The result of my coming will be that there will be divisions and contentions. He does not mean that he came for that p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I am come to send fire on the earth.—There is a strange, unique abruptness in the utterance. We are compelled to assume a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The previous section leads into this paragraph about the personal crises Christ precipitates. It is difficult to determine the precise meaning of “…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I am come to send fire on the earth. From these concluding words, it can easily be inferred that this was one of Christ's latest discourse…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I am come to send fire on the earth
Meaning either the Gospel, which is as fire, that gives both light and heat, war…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All are to apply to themselves what Christ says in His word and to inquire about it. No one is left so ignorant that they do not know many things t…

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