Luke 12:51 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

I am come. I became present, as in Acts 21:18.

to give peace. This was the object of His coming (Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 9:7): but the e. fect of His presence would bring war. He came not to judge (John 12:47) as to this object, but the effect of His coming was judgment (John 9:39).

on. in. Greek. en. App-104.

earth. the earth. App-129.

Nay. Greek. ouchi. See App-105.

division. disunion. Occurs only here.

Luke 12:51

51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: