Luke 12:51
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 12:51 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 12:51 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 12:51 — KJV
“Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:”
— Luke 12:51 (KJV)
Luke 12:51 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 12:51
“An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:51: come, peace, earth
“And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? captain: or, prince”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:51: come, earth, nay
“When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where there is no want of any thing that is in the earth.”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:51: come, give, earth
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:51: come, peace, tell
“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:51: come, give, earth
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