New International Version From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. New Living Translation From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against—or two in favor and three against. English Standard Version For from now on in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three. Berean Standard Bible From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. Berean Literal Bible For from now there will be five in one house divided, three against two and two against three. King James Bible For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. New King James Version For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. New American Standard Bible for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. NASB 1995 for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. NASB 1977 for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two, and two against three. Legacy Standard Bible for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. Amplified Bible for from now on five in one household will be divided [over Me], three against two and two against three. Berean Annotated Bible From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. Christian Standard Bible From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Holman Christian Standard Bible From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. American Standard Version for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Contemporary English Version A family of five will be divided, with two of them against the other three. English Revised Version for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. GOD'S WORD® Translation From now on a family of five will be divided. Three will be divided against two and two against three. Good News Translation From now on a family of five will be divided, three against two and two against three. International Standard Version From now on, five people in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. NET Bible For from now on there will be five in one household divided, three against two and two against three. New Heart English Bible For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Webster's Bible Translation For from henceforth there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Weymouth New Testament For from this time there will be in one house five persons split into parties. Three will form a party against two and two will form a party against three; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. World English Bible For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor there will be from now on five in one house divided—three against two, and two against three; Berean Literal Bible For from now there will be five in one house divided, three against two and two against three. Young's Literal Translation for there shall be henceforth five in one house divided -- three against two, and two against three; Smith's Literal Translation For from now shall five be in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided: three against two, and two against three. Catholic Public Domain Version For from this time on, there will be five in one house: divided as three against two, and as two against three. New American Bible From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; New Revised Standard Version From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor from henceforth there will be five in a house, who will be divided, three against two, and two against three. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “From now on there shall be five in one house who are divided, three against two and two against three.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor from this time forth there shall be five in one house at variance, three with two, and two with three. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament for henceforth five shall be in one house, divided, three against two, and two against three. Mace New Testament for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three. Weymouth New Testament For from this time there will be in one house five persons split into parties. Three will form a party against two and two will form a party against three; Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Not Peace, But Division…51Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52 From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. 53They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”… Cross References From now on, Matthew 10:34-36 Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. / For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. / A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ Luke 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, five in one household will be divided, Micah 7:6 For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. Luke 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death. Matthew 10:21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. three against two and two against three. Mark 3:25 If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Luke 11:17 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. Mark 13:12 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. John 7:43 So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus. John 9:16 Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them. John 10:19 Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message. Acts 14:4 The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. Acts 23:7 As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. / My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. / What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” … 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” … Treasury of Scripture For from now on there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Psalm 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Micah 7:5,6 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom… John 7:41-43 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? … Jump to Previous Divided Family Five Form Henceforth House Household Members Opposite Parties Party Persons Sides Split Three TimeJump to Next Divided Family Five Form Henceforth House Household Members Opposite Parties Party Persons Sides Split Three TimeLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. From now on, Jesus’ coming brings a decisive division as people respond either in faith or unbelief. The conflict begins with His ministry and continues wherever allegiance to Him challenges former loyalties. Mat 10:34-36 Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth;… five in one household will be divided, Even a complete family unit may be torn by differing responses to Christ. In a culture where household identity and loyalty were central, such division would be deeply painful. Mic 7:6 For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises… three against two and two against three. The separation will not follow predictable lines. Parents, children, siblings, and relatives may stand on opposing sides because each person must respond personally to Jesus. Mrk 3:25 If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd, teaching about the cost of discipleship and the division that His message will bring. 2. The Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter, they are being prepared for the challenges they will face as followers of Christ. 3. The Household Represents the intimate and personal sphere of life, indicating that the division Jesus speaks of will affect even the closest relationships. 4. The Crowd A larger group present during Jesus' teaching, representing the broader audience who would hear and be affected by His message. 5. Division The event or outcome Jesus predicts, highlighting the inevitable conflict that arises from differing responses to His message. Teaching Points The Cost of DiscipleshipFollowing Jesus may lead to division even in the most intimate relationships. Believers must be prepared for this reality and prioritize their commitment to Christ above all else. Spiritual Priorities The passage challenges believers to examine their priorities, ensuring that their allegiance to Jesus takes precedence over familial and social ties. Endurance in Faith In the face of division and conflict, believers are called to endure and remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's ultimate plan and purpose. The Nature of the Gospel The Gospel inherently challenges and divides because it calls for a radical reorientation of life and values, which not everyone will accept. Peace through Division While division is painful, it can lead to a deeper peace and unity among those who are truly committed to Christ, as they find solidarity in shared faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 12:52?2. How does Luke 12:52 challenge our understanding of family unity in Christ? 3. What does "division" in Luke 12:52 reveal about following Jesus wholeheartedly? 4. How can Luke 12:52 be reconciled with the command to love others? 5. In what ways does Luke 12:52 connect to Matthew 10:34-36? 6. How should Luke 12:52 influence our priorities in family and faith relationships? 7. How does Luke 12:52 challenge the concept of family unity in Christian teachings? 8. Why does Jesus predict division in households in Luke 12:52? 9. What historical context explains the division mentioned in Luke 12:52? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 12? Luke 12:52 teaches that Christ’s coming creates a decisive moment for every person. Beginning right then, even the most intimate settings face division as individuals choose for or against Jesus. Households once united around blood ties may fracture along spiritual lines, sometimes in unpredictable configurations. The Lord does not relish conflict, yet He insists on exclusive loyalty that inevitably exposes opposing hearts. Our task is to stand lovingly but firmly with Him, knowing that eternal unity awaits all who do. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Fromἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. now on, νῦν (nyn) Adverb Strong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. five πέντε (pente) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. one ἑνὶ (heni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. household οἴκῳ (oikō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. divided, διαμεμερισμένοι (diamemerismenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1266: To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. against ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. two δυσὶν (dysin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. against ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. three. τρισίν (trisin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. Additonal Resources Luke 12:52 Blue Letter BibleLuke 12:52 Bible Gateway Luke 12:52 Bible.com Luke 12:52 NIV |
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