Matthew 10:36

A man's enemies will be those of his own household.

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In The King James Version

And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

In Context

35For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.

37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:8Cain spoke to Abel his brother. It came about that while they were in the fields, Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. + 4:8 The best ancient copies read in this way. However, some old translations and some modern translations read, Cain said to Abel his brother, “Let us go into the fields.” It came about that while they were in the fields, Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him .

1 Samuel 17:28Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men. Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, “Why did you come down here? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the mischief in your heart; for you have come down here so that you might see the battle.”

Job 19:13He has put my brothers far from me; 1 my acquaintances are wholly alienated from me. 1

Psalms 55:13But it was you, a man equal to myself, 1 my companion and my close friend. 1

Jeremiah 20:10I have heard rumors of terror from many people all around. 'Report! We must report it!' 1 Those who are close to me watch to see if I will fall. 'Perhaps he can be tricked. 1 If so, we can overpower him and take our revenge on him.' 1

John 13:8Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.”

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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