Verse 51
I am come = I became present, as in Acts 21:18 .
to give peace. This was the object of His coming (Isaiah 9:6 , Isaiah 9:7 ): but the e f fect of His presence would bring war. He came not to judge (John 12:47 ) as to this object, but the effect of His coming was judgment (John 9:39 ).
on = in. Greek. en. App-104 .
earth = the earth. App-129 .
Nay. Greek. ouchi. See App-105 .
division = disunion. Occurs only here.
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