Matthew 10:18

Translations

Modern

On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Traditional

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

Literal

And you will be led before governors and also kings on account of Me, for a testimony to them and to the nations.

Latin

…et ad præsides, et ad reges ducemini propter me in testimonium illis, et gentibus.

Original

Greek

English

On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Notes

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

John’s Profile of Discipleship Paul’s Role as an Apostle Persecution

Events

3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29

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