Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 12:50 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 12:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! straitened: or, pained”
Luke 12:50 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! (βάπτισμα δὲ ἔχω βαπτισθῆναι, καὶ πῶς συνέχομαι ἕως οὗ τελεσθῇ)—baptisma (baptism) refers metaphorically to overwhelming suffering, not water baptism. Jesus uses baptism imagery for his death—immersion in judgment, engulfed by wrath (cf. Mark 10:38-39). Sunechomai (straitened, distressed, constrained) describes intense pressure or anguish. Heos hou telesthē (until it be accomplished) points to the cross—Jesus lives under the weight of impending crucifixion.This verse reveals Jesus's human emotional state...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:50
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“he said”
“My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.,Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.,,,,,,,,”
“going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going in front of them”
“My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.,Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.,,,,,,,,”
“he took the twelve disciples aside”
“my God. Yes”
“then he also went up”
“and he went out of their hand.”
“Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”