Matthew 10:35
For I came to divide a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
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In Context
34Do not think that I came to send peace upon the earth. I came, not to send peace, but the sword.
36And the enemies of a man will be those of his own household.
Cross References
Micah 7:5Do not be willing to believe a friend. And do not be willing to confide in a commander. From her, who sleeps in your bosom, keep the doors of your mouth closed.
Matthew 24:10And then many will be led into sin, and will betray one another, and will have hatred for one another.
Luke 21:16And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →