Have you ever meditated on these verses? Most claim that Jesus came to bring "peace on earth" and He did, but He also brings division. Peace is only experienced as we put our faith in Him and look forward to the life that is to come. Peace is not guaranteed in this life. In this life, He guarantees hardship!
Look at verse 49. Jesus said, "I came to bring fire on earth, and how I wish it were already set ablaze!" This is not a verse very often quoted by christians. Clearly Jesus was clear on His purposes. Peace on earth will come. It most likely will be on the "new earth" that is yet to come.
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