The Mission of Prophet Jesus (pbuh)

What the Bible Says..

[Jesus said:]
.. I did not come to bring peace, but a sward. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, … (Matthew 10:34,35).

I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already Kindled! (Luke 12:49).

If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters-yes, even his own life-he  cannot be my disciple.  (Luke 14:26).


What the Qur'an Says.. 

And in their footsteps we sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the law that had come before him and We bestowed on him the Gospel, therein was guidance and light. (Qur'an, 5:46).

Then, We sent after them Our Messengers, and We sent Jesus son of Mary, and gave him the Injeel (Gospel), and placed compassion and mercy in the hearts of those who followed him. (Qur'an 57:27).


Commentary.. 

According to the Qur'an, Prophet Jesus (pbuh) was sent as guidance and light for Israel. He came to bring peace and not to kindle fire. Prophet Jesus (pbuh) did not encourage his disciples to hate their fathers and mothers but commanded them to be kind to them. The disciples followed the teachings of Prophet Jesus (pbuh) to the extent that Allah had honored them with everlasting praise in the Qur'an for their compassion and mercy.