Matthew 10:34
Do not imagine that my coming was to bring peace on earth. I came to bring a sword, not peace.
Treated in 5 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Bondage of the Will ·
Preface: Sections IX–XXVII cites Matt. x. 34
…And that Christ openly declares: “I came not (says He) to send peace but a sword.” (Matt. x. 34.) And in Luke, “I came to send fire upon the earth.” (Luke xii. 49.) And Paul, (2 Cor.…
- Evening by Evening ·
December cites Matthew 10:34
…guide thee continually.” December 28 “I came not to send peace on earth, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The Christian will be sure to make enemies. It will be one of his objects to make none…
- Holiness ·
The Fight cites Matt. x. 34
…conscience.” (1 Tim. vi. 12; 2 Tim. ii. 3; Ephes. vi. 11-13; Luke xiii. 24; John vi. 27; Matt. x. 34; Luke xxii. 36; 1 Cor. xvi. 13; 1 Tim. i. 18, 19.) Words such as these appear to me…
- Knots Untied ·
The Fallibility of Ministers cites Matt. x. 34
…“Think not that I came to send peace upon earth. I came not to send peace, but a sword.” (Matt. x. 34.) Let us remember the praise He gives to one of the Churches in the Revelation: “Thou…
- Portraits of Courage – Amy Carmichael ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Matthew 10:34-39
…and some died young; she believed it was worth it. Scriptures to revisit Mark 10:28-31; Matthew 10:34-39. Reflection 1. What has following Christ cost you? 2. How can Christians honour the grief…