en_tn/mat/10/34.md

Jesus continues to tell his apostles about the persecution they will endure as they work for him; this began in Matthew 10:16.

Do not think

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

a sword

This metaphor can stand for 1) violent death (see "cross" in Matthew 10:37) or 2) strife that causes division. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

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"