It it normal for Christians to be hated by their family?

2. In Matthew 10, the context is clearer. He's preparing his disciples for mission and quotes from Micah 7. Here it's clearer that the opposition comes from our families, but if we follow him we must not give in to family pressure.

Two points:
1. Jesus sometimes uses shock tactics to teach. He's not instructing us to hate our families but to get our priorities right.. He must come first.

Good spot! See also Matthew 8:18-22, and Matthew 10:34-36. These are all passages about the cost of following Jesus.

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Good spot! See also Matthew 8:18-22, and Matthew 10:34-36. These are all passages about the cost of following Jesus, which is what prompted my question in the first place. Two points:
1. Jesus sometimes uses shock tactics to teach. The language of hate here draws a stark contrast between our love for him and for our families. He must come first.
2. In Matthew 10, the context is clearer. He's preparing his disciples for mission and quotes from Micah 7. Here the prophet foretells of a time when the world is hostile, and in confusion, and allegiance to God will bring conflict, even in your closest relationships. By quoting it, Jesus was saying that time is now - and continues for his followers today, including me.