Matthew 10:34

"Do not suppose that I came to bring peace to the earth: I did not come to bring peace but a sword.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

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

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

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Cross References

Luke 12:49"I came to throw fire upon the earth, and what is my desire? Oh that it were even now kindled!

Acts 13:45Seeing the crowds, the Jews, filled with angry jealousy, opposed Paul's statements and abused him.

Acts 14:4At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some 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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