Holy Scripture

Luke 12:52

A church father on this verse
“Therefore, even according to the literal meaning, the religious explanation is not lacking for those who understand it piously; however, there is a deeper meaning which we should consider because He added: There will be five divided into one group in the house, three into two, and two into three. For who are the five,…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — Exposition of the Gospel of Luke, 7.136-138

Source: KJV New Testament

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52For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

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In context

50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

— Luke 12:52 —

53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

54And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

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