Matthew 10:25

It is sufficient for the disciple, that he be as his rabbi; and the servant, as his lord. If they call the lord of the house Beelzebub, how much more the children of his family?

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

In Context

24No disciple is better than his rabbi; nor a servant, than his lord.

26Therefore be not afraid of them; for there is nothing covered up, that shall not be exposed; nor concealed, that shall not become known.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:24But when the Pharisees heard it, they said: This man doth not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub the prince of demons.

Mark 10:39They say to him: We are able. Jesus saith to them: The cup that I drink, ye will drink, and the baptism that I am baptized with, ye will be baptized with:

John 7:20Why do ye seek to kill me? The multitude answered and said: Thou hast a demon: who seeketh to kill thee?

John 8:52The Jews say to him: Now we know, that thou hast a demon. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; yet thou sayest: He that keepeth my word, will never taste death.

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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