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Matthew 10

Matthew 10:34

Not Peace but a Sword · Matthew 10:34–39
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Translations

Modern
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Traditional
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Literal
Do not think that I came to cast peace upon the earth; I did not come to cast peace, but a sword.
Latin
Nolite arbitrari quia pacem venerim mittere in terram: non veni pacem mittere, sed gladium:

Original

Greek
English
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Notes

Matthew 10:34

Jesus did bring peace (John 14:27), but not the kind of social or political peace people often expect. Instead, he called people to make a decision about him. This decision would bring a sword, meaning division, even within families (see Matt 8:21–22; 12:46–50; Luke 12:51).

Matthew 10:34–39

Being loyal to Jesus is more important than being loyal to family.

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul’s Role as an Apostle Persecution

Events

Parallels

Micah 7:1–6 Luke 12:49–53

Glossary

Book of Micah Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Peace Persecution

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Responsibility of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Discipleship: Tests of Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Just War Killing in War Peace: Social Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Swords The Sword of War and Contention