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The Source of Division
Commentators clarify that Jesus's purpose is not to create strife, but that division is an inevitable effect of His coming. The gospel, like light entering a dark room, naturally provokes opposition from those who prefer darkness. As Albert Barnes notes, the hostility comes from "the wickedness of men, and not the religion of the gospel." The division is a reaction to the truth, not a flaw in it.
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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…
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:36
17th Century
Pastor
And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
His children, and his servants, such as he has either begotte…
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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…