Matthew 10:37
The Scripture
(37) He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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