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The Sword of the Gospel
33But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.34Do notassumethatI have cometo bringpeacetotheearth;I have not cometo bringpeace,buta sword.35For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.…

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Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

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Jeremiah 15:10
Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! I have neither lent on usury, nor men have lent to me on usury;yet every one of them doth curse me.

Luke 12:49-53
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? …

John 7:40-52
Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet…

EarthPeaceSupposeSwordThinkThoughtEarthPeaceSupposeSwordThinkThought1.Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5.giving them their charge, teaches them;
16.comforts them against persecutions;
40.and promises a blessing to those who receive them.

Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth;
This phrase challenges the common expectation of the Messiah as a bringer of immediate peace. In the Jewish context, many anticipated a political savior who would establish peace by overthrowing Roman rule. Jesus clarifies that His mission is not to fulfill these earthly expectations. The peace He offers is spiritual and eternal, not necessarily political or social. This statement aligns with prophecies likeIsaiah 53, which depict the Messiah as a suffering servant rather than a conquering king. It also echoes the reality of spiritual warfare, as seen inEphesians 6:12, where believers are reminded that their struggle is not against flesh and blood.

I have not come to bring peace,
This reiteration emphasizes the unexpected nature of Jesus' mission. The repetition serves to underscore the seriousness of His message. Historically, Jesus' teachings and the spread of Christianity often led to division and conflict, both within families and societies, as seen in the early church's experiences in Acts. The peace Jesus offers is internal and reconciles individuals to God, as described inRomans 5:1, but it may result in external conflict with the world.

but a sword.
The "sword" symbolizes division and conflict. It is not a call to physical violence but a metaphor for the inevitable divisions that His message would cause. The sword represents the Word of God, which is described as sharper than any two-edged sword inHebrews 4:12, discerning thoughts and intentions. This division is further illustrated inMatthew 10:35-36, where Jesus speaks of familial divisions. The sword signifies the decisive nature of choosing to follow Christ, which can separate believers from non-believers, as seen in the lives of the apostles and early Christians who faced persecution for their faith.

1.Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples, preparing them for the challenges they will face as His followers.

2.Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' message, representing all believers who are called to follow Him.

3.Earth
The realm of human existence where Jesus' teachings and the resulting division will manifest.

4.Sword
Symbolic of division and conflict, representing the inevitable separation between those who accept Jesus and those who reject Him.

5.Peace
Often associated with the Messianic expectation, but here Jesus clarifies that His mission will also bring division.Understanding Jesus' Mission
Jesus' mission includes bringing truth, which inherently divides those who accept it from those who reject it.

The Nature of True Peace
True peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of righteousness and truth, which may initially cause division.

The Cost of Discipleship
Following Jesus may lead to personal and relational sacrifices, as His truth challenges worldly values.

Spiritual Warfare
Believers are engaged in a spiritual battle, where the "sword" represents the Word of God that divides truth from falsehood.

Family and Faith
Loyalty to Christ may create tension within families, but believers are called to prioritize their commitment to Him.1.What is the meaning of Matthew 10:34?

2.How does Matthew 10:34 challenge our understanding of Jesus' mission on earth?

3.What does "not come to bring peace, but a sword" signify for believers?

4.How can Matthew 10:34 guide us in handling family conflicts over faith?

5.Which Old Testament prophecies align with Jesus' message in Matthew 10:34?

6.How should Matthew 10:34 influence our approach to evangelism and discipleship today?

7.How does Matthew 10:34 align with Jesus' message of peace and love?

8.Why does Jesus say He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34?

9.What historical context explains the metaphor of the sword in Matthew 10:34?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10?

11.What did Jesus mean by bringing a sword, not peace?

12.Matthew 10:34 – How can Jesus be called the “Prince of Peace” if he declared he came not to bring peace but a sword?

13.What did Jesus mean by bringing a sword, not peace?

14.If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, why does He say, "I have not come to bring peace, but a sword" (Matthew 10:34)?Do not assume

Jesus begins with a loving caution: “Do not assume.” He confronts the natural expectations of His listeners—disciples who hoped the Messiah would immediately usher in tranquil social conditions. Other passages show people making the same mistake:

•John 6:15 records the crowd wanting to “make Him king by force,” imagining national peace under His political rule.

•Acts 1:6 shows the disciples still asking, “Lord, are You restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?”

By telling them not to assume, Jesus reminds us that our assumptions must yield to His revealed purpose, not the other way around.

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that I have come to bring peace to the earth

The Old Testament foretold a future era of worldwide peace under the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6–7;Micah 4:3). Because those promises are certain, many first-century Jews expected Jesus to fulfill them immediately. Yet the timing is different:

• At His first coming, His mission is to reconcile sinners to God (Colossians 1:20) rather than to legislate geopolitical calm.

• The angels inLuke 2:14 sang “on earth peace,” but added “to men on whom His favor rests,” showing that peace begins spiritually, one heart at a time.

So Jesus clarifies that the global peace spoken of by the prophets awaits His second coming (Revelation 20:1-6).

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I have not come to bring peace

Taken at face value, this phrase sounds jarring, yet it is consistent with other words of Christ:

•Luke 12:51-53 describes households divided three against two and two against three over Him.

•John 3:19-20 explains that light exposes darkness, and some will resist violently.

By insisting on the exclusive truth of the gospel (John 14:6), Jesus inevitably provokes opposition. Peace with God (Romans 5:1) often disturbs superficial human harmony, because accepting Christ demands repentance and loyalty that the world finds offensive.

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but a sword

The “sword” is not a call to physical violence by believers (Matthew 26:52 makes that clear) but an image of decisive separation:

•Hebrews 4:12 says the word of God is “sharper than any double-edged sword,” discerning thoughts and intentions.

•Ephesians 6:17 calls Scripture “the sword of the Spirit.”

•Revelation 1:16 pictures a sharp two-edged sword coming from Christ’s mouth, symbolizing judgment.

Practically, the sword means:

– Families may fracture when some follow Christ and others refuse (Matthew 10:35-36).

– Societies may oppose Christian convictions on morality and truth (John 15:18-19).

– Personal loyalties must be re-ordered, placing Jesus above every relationship (Matthew 10:37-38).

The sword therefore signifies the dividing, discerning, and sometimes painful effect of gospel proclamation.

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summary

Matthew 10:34 teaches that Jesus’ first coming was not to establish outward tranquility but to confront sin and call people to allegiance. The gospel produces peace with God yet often provokes conflict with a world that rejects Him. Christ’s “sword” is the truth that divides belief from unbelief, loyalty from rebellion, light from darkness. Though a future age of universal peace is assured, following Jesus now may cost earthly harmony, and He wants disciples prepared for that reality.

(34)Think not that I am come to send peace.--Truth appears again in the form of seeming paradox. Christ is "our peace" (Ephesians 2:14), and came to be the one great Peacemaker; and yet the foreseen consequences of His work involved strife and division, and such a consequence, freely accepted for the sake of the greater good that lies beyond it, involves, in fact, a purpose. The words are the natural expression of such a thought; and yet we can hardly fail to connect them with those which, in the earliest dawn of His infancy, revealed to the mother of the Christ that "a sword should pass through her own soul also" (Luke 2:35).

Verses 34-39.- Fellowship with me will involve separation from the dearest upon earth,yet the reward is great. (Cf. ver. 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 (ver. 34). There will, indeed, be separation in the closest earthly ties (vers. 35, 36). But my claims are paramount (vers. 37, 38). And on your relation to them depends everything hereafter (ver. 39).Verse 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 wasfire (Luke 12:49), asword (infra). Chrysostom ('Hem.,' 35.) points out, among other illustrations, that the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel was better than the peace which preceded it, and itself produced a better peace.That I am come;that I came (Revised Version); cf. further,Matthew 5:17, note.Tosend peace (βαλεῖν εἰρήνην). The verb was probably chosen because in the other form of the utterance Christ had already saidπῦρβαλεῖν, where the figure is of throwing a firebrand (Luke 12:49). By a natural transition, that phrase led to the thought of "throwing" peace or a sword. St. Luke, on the contrary, softened the metaphor toδοῦναι.On (the, Revised Version)earth:I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Parallel Commentaries ...


{Do} not
Μὴ(Mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361:Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

assume
νομίσητε(nomisēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3543:From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard.

that
ὅτι(hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

I have come
ἦλθον(ēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.

to bring
βαλεῖν(balein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 906:(a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

peace
εἰρήνην(eirēnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515:Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to
ἐπὶ(epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τὴν(tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

earth;
γῆν(gēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093:Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.

I have not come
ἦλθον(ēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.

to bring
βαλεῖν(balein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 906:(a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

peace,
εἰρήνην(eirēnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515:Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

but
ἀλλὰ(alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

a sword.
μάχαιραν(machairan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3162:A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.


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