What does the Bible say about division because of Jesus?

The division mentioned in John 7:43 reflects how people's responses to Christ create distinct groups: believers and non-believers. Throughout the New Testament, it is clear that Jesus brings a necessary division because he is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). This theological division is illustrated in Matthew 10:34, where Jesus himself states that he did not come to bring peace, but a sword. The essence of faith and our response to Jesus determines our standing before God and hence, creates a divide in beliefs about salvation.