Mat 10:34-39 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 10:34-39: 10:34-39 Allegiance to Jesus has priority over allegiance to family. 10:34 Jesus did bring peace (John 14:27 ), but not of a social and political kind. Instead, Jesus calls humans to make a decision about him, which brings a sword —i.e., division (see Matt 8:21-22 ; 12:46-50 ; Luke 12:51 ).

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‏ Matthew 10:34-39

Summary for Matt 10:34-39: 10:34-39 ^a Allegiance to Jesus has priority over allegiance to family. 10:34 ^b Jesus did bring peace (John 14:27 ^c), but not of a social and political kind. Instead, Jesus calls humans to make a decision about him, which brings a sword—i.e., division (see Matt 8:21-22 ^d; 12:46-50 ^e; Luke 12:51 ^f).
Summary for Matt 10:37-39: 10:37-39 ^g The cross was a Roman instrument of torture and execution (27:27-55 ^h). To take up your cross and follow Jesus involves loving him above all other things and being willing to follow him regardless of the physical or social consequences.