Matthew 10:35

For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the Twelve during the mission discourse, immediately following the declaration that He brings a sword rather than peace (Matthew 10:34).

The words — The Greek διχάσαι (dichasai) literally means "to set at variance," describing the active division Jesus introduces between family members.

The thread — The household rupture mirrors the betrayal patterns in Matthew 10:21 and Luke 21:16, while the warning against trusting close companions aligns with Micah 7:5.

Why it lands — The text states that following Christ will fracture natural family alliances, requiring a reader to place obedience to God above every earthly kinship tie.

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The Greek words

King James Version

For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Cross-references

Micah 7:5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
Matthew 10:21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
Luke 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.
Matthew 24:10 At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,
Mark 13:12 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.