# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the reasons why they should not be afraid of the persecution that they might experience.

# Do not think

"Do not suppose" or "You must not think"

# upon the earth

This refers to the people who live on the earth. AT: "to the people of the earth" or "to people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# a sword

This refers to division, fighting, and killing among people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# set

"turn" or "divide" or "separate"

# a man against his father

"a son against his father"

# A man's enemies

"A person's enemies" or "A person's worst enemies"

# those of his own household

"members of his own family"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peace]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sword]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/adversary]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/household]]