ACC ~ Matthew 10 v36

IN ONE’S OWN HOUSEHOLD

JEROME: He had said previously, “What I tell you in the dark, declare in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops.” [1] He now explains what follows after this proclamation. The whole world is divided against itself for the sake of faith in Christ. Every house contains both unbelievers and believers. And a necessary conflict has been sent to break an evil peace. It is written in Genesis that God did a similar thing to the rebellious people who streamed out of the east and rushed to build a tower, by which they meant to reach the heights of heaven. God divided their languages. [2] For this same reason David prays in the psalm, “O God, scatter the peoples who delight in war.” [3] COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 1.10.34. [4]

[1] Mt 10:27.

[2] Gen 11:9.

[3] Ps 68:30 (67:30 LXX).

[4] CCL 77:73-74.