Luke 12:49

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
World English Bible (WEB)
I am come{G2064}{(G5627)} to send{G906}{(G5629)} fire{G4442} on{G1519} the earth{G1093}; and{G2532} what{G5101} will I{G2309}{(G5719)}, if{G1487} it be{G381} already{G2235} kindled{G381}{(G5681)}?
Strong's King James
(49) I came to cast fire upon the land and how I want it, if already it were kindled!
The F.O.G*
[49] "I came to ignite a fire on earth – how I wish it was already blazing!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Fire I came to cast to the earth, and what will I if already it was kindled?
Young's Literal Translation

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