Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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Bible References
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Luke 12:49
"I have come to bring fire to the earth. [Note: This means division within families. See verses 51-53] And how I wish that fire were already started [i.e., so I could complete my mission sooner]!
John 7:40
When they heard these words some people in the crowd said, "Truly, this man is the prophet." [See note on 1:21].
Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the large crowds [gathered to hear the Gospel] they became very jealous and took sharp issue with the things Paul said, and [even] spoke against them.
Acts 14:2
But the Jews who did not obey [the Gospel message] incited the spirits of the [unconverted] Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
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Luke 12:51
Do you think that I came to bring [only] peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division instead.
John 10:19
The Jews who heard these words became divided again [i.e., over their meaning].