# 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]]) # to set ... against "to cause ... to fight against" # 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]]