Matthew 10:34

Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.

World English Bible (WEB)

Think{G3543}{(G5661)} not{G3361} that{G3754} I am come{G2064}{(G5627)} to send{G906}{(G5629)} peace{G1515} on{G1909} earth{G1093}: I came{G2064}{(G5627)} not{G3756} to send{G906}{(G5629)} peace{G1515}, but{G235} a sword{G3162}.

Strong's King James

(34) Don't think that I came to put peace on the land, I didn't come to bring peace but a sword.

The F.O.G

Don't think I came to bring peace to the earth. I didn't come to bring peace, but a sword of division.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘Ye may not suppose that I came to put peace on the earth; I did not come to put peace, but a sword;

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 10:34

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Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 10:34