A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 10:35

"For I came to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law:" — Matthew 10:35 (ASV)

Set at variance (διχασα). Literally divide in two, διχα. Jesus uses Mic 7:1-6 to describe the rottenness of the age as Micah had done. Family ties and social ties cannot stand in the way of loyalty to Christ and righteous living.

The daughter-in-law (νυμφην). Literally bride, the young wife who is possibly living with the mother-in-law. It is a tragedy to see a father or mother step between the child and Christ.