Then Symeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to bring the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign continuously disputed --

When a strong man well armed keeps guard over his dwelling, his property is secure.

Do you think that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not so at all, but rather discord.

So the people were divided because of Him,

Part

Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.

Apostles

But the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, when they heard it, tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd,

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."

It cannot be that we have no right to take a Christian wife about with us, can it, as well as the rest of the apostles and the Lord's brothers, and Cephas?

General references

For from now on, five in a house will be divided, three against two, and two against three.

So the people were divided because of Him,

These words again led to a difference of opinion among the Jews.

Now those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the good news of the message.

Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.