Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 10:21 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 10:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.”
Matthew 10:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 10:21
Jesus warns of family betrayal: 'the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death' (παραδωσει δε αδελφος αδελφον εις θανατον και πατηρ τεκνον και επαναστησονται τεκνα επι γονεις και θανατωσουσιν αυτους). This horrifying prediction describes family members betraying one another to death because of Christian faith. Jesus' coming brings 'not peace but a sword' (10:34), dividing families. Faith loyalty supersedes family loyalty, creating conflict when family opposes Christ. This isn'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:21
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“brothers”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“and will deliver up one another”
“no”
“when anyone still prophesies”
“Let me now choose out twelve thousand men”
“and to all his servants”
“All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.”