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Matthew 24:10

What does Matthew 24:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 24:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 24:10 means

During this period of intense tribulation, Jesus warns of internal betrayals within the believing community: "And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another." This highlights the devastating impact that external persecution can have on the internal cohesion of the church, leading to a breakdown of fellowship and trust. It underscores the profound spiritual challenge of remaining faithful and loving amidst widespread apostasy and personal danger, predicting a time when the very foundations of Christian community will be tested.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And numbers of people will be turned from the right way, and will give one another up and have hate for one another.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and then shall many be stumbled, and they shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And then shall many be scandalized and shall betray one another and shall hate one another.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And then will many be offended, and will deliver one another up, and hate one another;

Context

This verse directly follows the warning of external persecution in verse 9, deepening the picture of tribulation by also describing internal strife and betrayal among believers. It moves from outward suffering to inward spiritual decline within the community, providing a fuller scope of the challenges during this period and leading directly into the rise of false prophets and the cooling of love.

v.9Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name’s sake.

v.10This passage

v.11And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 4:17

    and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

  • Matthew 13:57

    And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house.

  • Matthew 26:21

    and as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

  • Matthew 10:35

    For I came to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law:

  • 2 Timothy 4:16

    At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.

  • John 6:60

    Many therefore of his disciples, when they heardthis, said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it?

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