Matthew 10:34

"Do not suppose that I am come to bring peace on the earth; I am come not to bring peace, but a sword.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

In Context

33"But whoever disowns me before men, I also will disown before my Father who is in heaven.

35"For I came to set "a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;

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Cross References

Luke 12:49"I came to build a fire upon the earth; what is my desire?

Acts 13:45When they saw the crowds, the Jews were filled with jealousy, and began to contradict Paul’s statements, and to abuse him.

Acts 14:4But the mass of the city’s people was divided; part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

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 →

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