Matthew 10:24

"A pupil is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his masters.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

In Context

23"But when they persecute you in one city, flee to the next. In solemn truth I tell you that you shall not have completed the cities of Israel, before the Son of man comes.

25"It is enough for the pupil to fare like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more, the members of his household.

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Cross References

John 13:16In solemn truth I tell you that a slave is not greater than his master, neither is a messenger greater than the one who sends him.

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured a cross, despising shame, and has now taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

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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