Matthew 10:37

He who phileo ·affectionately loves, has high regard, approval of· father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who phileo ·affectionately loves, has high regard, approval of· son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

36A man’s foes will be those of his own household. + 10:36. (35-36) Quoted from Mic 7:6

38He who does not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:9He said of his father, and of his mother, ‘I have not seen him.’ 2 He didn’t acknowledge his brothers, 2 nor did he know his own children; 1 for they have observed your word, 2 and keep your covenant. 1

Matthew 22:37Yeshua [Salvation] said to him, “‘You shall have agapao ·total devotion love· to MarYah [Master Yahweh] your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ + 22:37. Quoted from Deut 6:5

Luke 20:35But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

John 5:23+ 5:23 (23-24) MP: Messiah comes bearing strength and rewards accordingly. (Is 40:10) that + 5:23 (23-24) MP: Messiah will offer salvation to all mankind. (Joel 2:28-30) all may + 5:23. MP: Trusting in Yahweh God also means to trust in his Servant Messiah. (Is 50:10) honor the Son, even as they honor haAbba ·the Father·. He who does not honor the Son does not honor haAbba ·the Father· who sent him.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42

Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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