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The Source of Conflict
Commentators stress that Jesus's purpose is peace, not conflict. The "sword" He brings is the truth of the Gospel, which inevitably causes division when it confronts sin and unbelief. As Albert Barnes and John Calvin note, the hostility comes not from the Gospel itself, but from the negative reaction of those who reject it, even within one's own family.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:34–36
18th Century
Theologian
Think not that I am come, etc. This is taken from Micah 7:6. Christ did not here mean to say that the object of his coming was to…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:35
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 d…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:35–36
19th Century
Preacher
For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in l…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 10:35
16th Century
Theologian
To set a man at variance. From this we see more clearly what was stated previously: that wars and tumults arise, contrary to the nature of…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:35
17th Century
Pastor
For I am come to set a man at variance against
Or "to divide a man from his father". Here our Lord opens and explain…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…