Matthew 10:21

Translations

Modern

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.

Traditional

And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.

Literal

And brother will deliver up brother to death, and father, child; and children will rise up against parents and will put them to death.

Latin

Tradet autem frater fratrem in mortem, et pater filium: et insurgent filii in parentes, et morte eos afficient:

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English

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.

Notes

Matthew 10:21–22

Jewish people often connected family conflict with the end times (see Matthew 24:9–10). Jesus himself went through such conflict (12:46–50).
The one who perseveres to the end means those who stay loyal to Jesus, even to death or until he returns (10:23).
will be saved: Some interpret this as being freed from persecution, like release from prison. But here it refers to eternal salvation for those who stay faithful.

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

Related verses

Luke 21:16–17
You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.
Micah 7:5–6
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
Mark 13:12–13
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
Matthew 24:10
At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,
Luke 12:51–53
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
Matthew 10:34–36
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Zechariah 13:3
And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through.
2 Samuel 17:1–4
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
2 Samuel 16:11
Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.
Job 19:19
All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.

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