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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"