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Matthew 10:18 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Matthew 10:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.”
Matthew 10:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 10:18
Persecution scope expands: 'ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles' (και επι ηγεμονας δε και βασιλεις αχθησεσθε ενεκεν εμου εις μαρτυριον αυτοις και τοις εθνεσιν). Beyond Jewish councils, disciples face 'governors' (Roman provincial rulers) and 'kings' (client kings like Herods). 'For my sake' (ενεκεν εμου) clarifies: persecution stems from Christian identity, not criminal behavior. Purpose: 'for a testimony' (εις μαρτυριον)—trials become gospel opportunities. Defendants become witnesses; courtrooms become pulpits. Persecution ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:18
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“and the peoples plot a vain thing?”
“Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.”
“the high priest”
“See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
“for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake”
“your brother and partner with you in oppression”
“the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them”
“I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God”
“they also presented Paul to him.”
“Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.”