Matthew 10:34
Nile ye deme, that Y cam to sende pees in to erthe; Y cam not to sende pees, but swerd.
Wycliffe (portions)
In The King James Version
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
In Context
33But he that shal denye me bifor men, and I shal denye him bifor my fadir that is in heuenes.
Cross References
Luke 12:49Y cam to sende fier `in to the erthe, and what wole Y, but that it be kyndlid?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42
Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →