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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"