But to bring a sword
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"I came not to bring peace, but to bring a sword" is one of Jesus' most controversial statements[1] because its meaning has many interpretations. The immediate context is the entire verse of Matthew 10:34, "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword."[2][3]
See also[edit]
- The Bible and violence
- Christianity and violence
- Christian pacifism
- Live by the sword, die by the sword
- Sell your cloak and buy a sword
- Turning the other cheek
References[edit]
- ^ Cim, David. "The sword motif in Matthew 10:34". Theological Studies; Vol 56, No 1 (2000), 84-104. School of Theology, Australian Catholic University. doi:10.4102/hts.v56i1.1698.
- ^ Matthew 10:34
- ^ Charles Mathewes. Understanding Religious Ethics. p. 186.
External links[edit]
- Not Peace but a Sword New York Times editorial (March 1, 2004) by William Safire
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