MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 10:34 Sword is a metaphor for the separation that will occur between those who believe in Christ and those who do not. Jesus’ own family opposed him before they recognized his true identity (Matthew 13:53; Mark 3:21; John 7:3). Thus, whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. Jesus asked for absolute and unqualified loyalty, something even the most esteemed rabbi did not demand.

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