Luke 12:50

“But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!”

"But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!" - Luke 12:50
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What does Luke 12:50 mean?

Luke 12:50 in the King James Version reads, "But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!" In this verse, Jesus is speaking about the suffering and death he must endure in order to fulfill his purpose and mission on earth. The use of…

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A Baptism of Fire: Understanding the Cost of Discipleship

In Luke 12:50, Jesus states, "But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!" This verse, rich in meaning, speaks to the profound weight of His mission, the impending trials He would face, and the stark reality of the commitment…

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A Prayer of Surrender and Understanding

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect on the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 12:50, where He proclaimed, "But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!" These words resonate deeply in my spirit, challenging me…

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Luke 1:50 - "And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation."
Luke 11:50 - "That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;"
Luke 22:50 - "¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear."
Luke 7:50 - "And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace."
Luke 9:50 - "And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us."
Luke 24:50 - "¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them."
Genesis 50:12 - "And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them:"
Luke 8:50 - "But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole."
Exodus 12:50 - "Thus did all the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they."
"And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them." - Luke 2:50
Matthew 12:50 - "For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Psalms 50:12 - "If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof."
"And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation." - Luke 1:50
"But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole." - Luke 8:50
"And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace." - Luke 7:50
"¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:" - Luke 23:50
John 12:50 - "And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak."
"That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;" - Luke 11:50
"And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us." - Luke 9:50
Jeremiah 50:12 - "Your mother shall be sore confounded; she that bare you shall be ashamed: behold, the hindermost of the nations shall be a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert."
"¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear." - Luke 22:50