Matthew 10:21
The Scripture
(21) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jesus sends his twelve disciples out to preach in his name, warning them that they will face opposition and that they must not be afraid. He instructs them to stay in their homes, not to quarrel with anyone, and to bring back those who have been sold to them. The chapter emphasizes that their mission is to love their neighbors and to endure persecution with courage.
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Related verses (shared words)
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