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Matthew 10:22

What does Matthew 10:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 10:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 10:22 means

Jesus summarizes the pervasive hatred His disciples would endure: "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake." This universal hatred stems not from any fault of their own, but solely because of their identification with Jesus. Their allegiance to Christ would bring them into direct conflict with a world hostile to God. Yet, amidst this severe warning, Jesus offers a crucial promise: "but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved." This emphasizes perseverance and faithfulness as essential for ultimate salvation, not merely emotional commitment but steadfast commitment through adversity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And you will be hated by all men because of my name: but he who is strong to the end will have salvation.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and ye shall be hated by all because of my name, but he who hath endured to the end, he shall be saved.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and ye shall be hated of all on account of my name. But he that has endured to [the] end, he shall be saved.

Context

This verse broadens the scope of suffering, moving from familial betrayal to a general hatred from "all men" for Jesus' sake, reinforcing the isolation disciples will feel. It immediately follows the specific instances of betrayal, providing a summation of their overall hostile reception, and transitions to practical advice about how to respond physically to such overwhelming persecution.

v.21And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

v.22This passage

v.23But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone through the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jude 1:20

    But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,

  • Revelation 2:7

    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.

  • John 17:14

    I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

  • 1 John 3:13

    Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.

  • Hebrews 3:14

    for we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end:

  • Revelation 2:10

    Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

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