Matthew 10:34
Do not think, that I came to thrust peace upon the earth,—I came not to thrust, peace, but, a sword;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
Cross References
Judges 3:2that the generations of the sons of Israel might certainly get to know, by being taught to make war,—such, at least, as aforetime knew nothing thereof:—
Luke 12:49Fire, came I to cast upon the earth,—and what can I wish, if, already, it hath been, kindled?
Acts 13:45But, the Jews, seeing, the multitudes, were filled with jealousy,—and began speaking against the things which, by Paul, were being spoken, defaming them.
Acts 14:4And the throng of the city was divided; and some indeed were with the Jews, while some were 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 →