Suffering, a Baptism
Luke 12:49
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?


For the Christian a threefold baptism is necessary.

1. The water baptism of sprinkling.

2. The spiritual baptism of renewal.

3. The fire baptism of trial.

(Van Oosterzee.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

WEB: "I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.




Spiritual Strenuousness
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