Matthew 10:22

"“Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death."

Key Reflection

In first-century Palestine, the idea of family members turning against each other was a profound shock, emphasizing the intensity of conflict and turmoil that Jesus foretold. This prophecy reflects the chaotic times leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, where civil war and societal upheaval were realities that deeply affected Jewish communities.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 22. Ye shall be hated of all men. That is, of all kinds of men. The human heart would be opposed to them, because it is opposed to Christ. But he that endureth to the end, etc. That is, to the end of life, be it longer or shorter. He that bears all these unspeakable sufferings, and who does not shrink and apostatize, will give decisive evidence of attachment to me, and shall enter into heaven. See Re 3:21,22. {n} "but he that" Da 12:12,13; Re 2:10 __________________________________________________________________

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