matthew-10:34-35,-luke-12:51-52-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34

Parallel passage: Luke 12:51 . Think not . Christ here removes another mistaken opinion ( Matthew 5:17 , note). There the mistake was about his relation to the Law; here about the immediate result of his coming. The Prince of Peace did not come to cast in peace as something from outside. It would show itself eventually, but from within outwards. That which he cast from without was fire ( Luke 12:49 ), a sword ( infra ) . Chrysostom ('Hem.,' 35.) points out, among other... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34

Christ sending a sword. Jesus Christ came as the "Prince of Peace," and his advent was heralded by angels, who sang of "peace on earth." When one of his disciples drew a sword to defend him, he bade the man put it back in its sheath, saying, "They that take the sword shall perish with the sword" ( Matthew 26:52 ). His kingdom is not of this world, and because it is not, he told Pilate that his servants would not fight ( John 18:36 ). How, then, can he speak of sending a sword? I. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-39

Fellowship with me will involve separation from the dearest upon earth , yet the reward is great. (Cf. Matthew 10:5 , note.) The progress of thought in these verses seems to be as follows: Do not be surprised at the contradiction that appears between my teaching and the immediate result; I allowed for this when I began my work ( Matthew 10:34 ). There will, indeed, be separation in the closest earthly ties ( Matthew 10:35 , Matthew 10:36 ). But my claims are paramount ( Matthew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-42

The mission of the gospel. These verses conclude the charge which Christ gave to his disciples when he commissioned them as evangelists. Having instructed them how they were to behave ( Matthew 10:5-15 ), warned them of the hostility they should encounter ( Matthew 10:16-23 ), and encouraged them to be fearless ( Matthew 10:24-33 ), he now enlightens them concerning the mission of their message. I. IT WAS DESTINED TO DISTURB THE OLD FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIETY . 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:35

Parallel passage: Luke 12:53 (cf. supra , Luke 12:21 , Luke 12:22 ). For I am come; I came (Revised Version). Notice the threefold ἦλθον . Christ would leave in his hearers' minds no room for thinking that he was ignorant of what the immediate result of his coming would be. To. A mere infinitive, not even with τοῦ , much less ἵνα with subject. The result is not in any sense the final cause of his coming. Set a man at variance against ( διχάσαι … κατὰ ) .... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:34-36

Think not that I am come ... - This is taken from Micah 7:6. Christ did not here mean to say that the object of his coming was to produce discord and contention, for he was the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 11:6; Luke 2:14; but he means to say that such would be one of the effects of his coming. One part of a family that was opposed to Him would set themselves against those who believed in him. The wickedness of men, and not the religion of the gospel, is the cause of this hostility. It... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:34-36

Matthew 10:34-36. Think not that I am come, &c. As if he had said, Because the prophets have spoken glorious things of the peace and happiness of the world under the reign of the Messiah, whom they have named, for that reason, the Prince of peace, you may imagine that I am come to put the world into that happy state forthwith; and that universal peace will be the immediate consequence of my coming. But this is far from being the case; for, though the nature of my government be such as... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 10:5-42

62. The twelve sent out (Matthew 10:5-42; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6)Jesus sent out the twelve apostles to preach the good news that the kingdom of the Messiah had come. The miraculous powers of the Messiah were given to them also, so that the knowledge of his love and mercy might spread more quickly throughout the land (Luke 9:1-2).There would be no time during Jesus’ lifetime to spread the gospel worldwide, so the apostles had to concentrate on Israel. After Jesus’ death and resurrection they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 10:34

I am come = I came. Compare Matthew 10:6 , and Matthew 15:24 . send = cast, as seed. Compare Mark 4:26 . earth. Greek. ge. See App-129 . sword. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for "war" or "fightings". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 10:35

set . . . at variance. Greek. dichazo. Occurs only here. Quoted from Micah 7:6 . the daughter, &c. See App-117 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:34-36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:34-36

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 10:5-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 10:34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 10:35

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