Matthew 10:37

Translations

Modern

Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;

Traditional

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Literal

The one loving father or mother above Me is not worthy of Me, and the one loving son or daughter above Me is not worthy of Me.

Latin

Qui amat patrem aut matrem plus quam me, non est me dignus: et qui amat filium aut filiam super me, non est me dignus.

Original

Greek

English

Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;

Notes

Matthew 10:37–39

The cross was a tool used by the Romans for torture and execution (Matthew 27:27–55). To take up your cross and follow Jesus means loving him more than anything else. It also means being ready to obey him, no matter the physical or social consequences.

Matthew 10:34–39

Being loyal to Jesus is more important than being loyal to family.

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

Following Jesus Paul’s Role as an Apostle Persecution

Events

3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29

Related verses

Luke 14:26
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple.
Matthew 22:37
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Philippians 3:7–9
But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:14–15
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
Deuteronomy 33:9
He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant.
John 21:15–17
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
Luke 21:36
So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Matthew 22:8
Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy.
2 Thessalonians 1:5–7
All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
John 5:23
…so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
Luke 20:35
But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.

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