Read Luke 12.35--59. In 12.35-59: Be ready! This is a collection of traditional saying on watchfulness (see also Mt 24.42-51; 10.34-36; 16.2-3; 25.1-13; Mk 13.33-37; 14.38). In the context of Luke's story, they anticipate Jesus' "visitation" of Jerusalem (19.41-44) as well as the last judgment. In verse 49: To bring fire to the earth is literally "to hurl" fire as in the judgment Elijah invoked (1 Kings18.36-40), but not yet (9.54). On Jesus' unfulfilled wish, see also 13.34; 22.42. In verse 50: For Jesus to be under stress is literally to be "constrained" in obedience until God inaugurates the baptism of fire (see 3.16; 24.49; Acts 1.5-8; 2.1-13). In verses 51-53 This division is the opposite of Gabriel's promise (1.17, but see also 2.34). In verses 54-47: People are able to predict the weather and to judge what is right, but miss the chance to repent in the present time. Comments or Questions..
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