Jerome: " Because of what He had said, I am not come to send peace but a sword, &c. that none might suppose that family affection was banished from His religion, He now adds, He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. So in the Song of Songs we read, Order love in me.
Jerome: "Due to what He had stated, I have not come to convey peace but a sword, etc., so that no one might think that familial affection was eradicated from His teachings. He now adds, He who loves father or mother more than me is unworthy of me. Thus, in the Song of Songs, we read, Prioritize love within me.