Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

American Standard Version (ASV)

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I came to send a fire on the earth, and it may even now have been lighted.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I have come to cast a fire on the earth; and what will I if already it has been kindled?

World English Bible (WEB)

"I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`Fire I came to cast to the earth, and what will I if already it was kindled?