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Matthew 10:17
17But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to sanhedrims, and scourge you in their synagogues;
Matthew 10:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
- New International Version (NIV)Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues,
- New King James Version (NKJV)But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.
Context of Matthew 10:17
15Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in judgment-day than for that city. 16Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves. But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to sanhedrims, and scourge you in their synagogues; 18and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations. 19But when they deliver you up, be not careful how or what ye shall speak; for it shall be given to you in that hour what ye shall speak.
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Προσέχετε δὲ ἀπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων· παραδώσουσιν γὰρ ὑμᾶς εἰς συνέδρια καὶ ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν μαστιγώσουσιν ὑμᾶς·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Matthew 10:17
- Micah 7:5Believe ye not in a companion, put not confidence in a familiar friend: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
- Mark 13:9But ye, take heed to yourselves, for they shall deliver you up to sanhedrims and to synagogues: ye shall be beaten and brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them;
- Acts 14:5And when an assault was making, both of [those of] the nations and [the] Jews with their rulers, to use [them] ill and stone them,
- Acts 17:14And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as to the sea; but Silas and Timotheus abode there.
- Acts 23:12And when it was day, the Jews, having banded together, put themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they should kill Paul.
- 2 Corinthians 11:24From the Jews five times have I received forty [stripes], save one.
- Philippians 3:2See to dogs, see to evil workmen, see to the concision.
- 2 Timothy 4:15Against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he has greatly withstood our words.
- Matthew 24:9Then shall they deliver you up to tribulation, and shall kill you; and ye will be hated of all the nations for my name's sake.
- Luke 12:11But when they bring you before the synagogues and rulers and the authorities, be not careful how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say;
- Luke 21:12But before all these things they shall lay their hands upon you and persecute you, delivering [you] up to synagogues and prisons, bringing [you] before kings and governors on account of my name;
- John 16:2They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming that every one who kills you will think to render service to God;
- Acts 4:6and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of [the] high priestly family;
- Acts 5:26Then the captain, having gone with the officers, brought them, not with violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
- Acts 23:1And Paul, fixing his eyes on the council, said, Brethren, I have walked in all good conscience with God unto this day.
- Matthew 5:22But I say unto you, that every one that is lightly angry with his brother shall be subject to the judgment; but whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be subject to [be called before] the sanhedrim; but whosoever shall say, Fool, shall be subject to the penalty of the hell of fire.
Commentaries on Matthew 10:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17But beware of men - Or, be on your guard against men, These men; i.e. your countrymen; those from whom you might have reasonably expected comfort and support; and especially those in power, who will abuse that power to oppress you. Councils - , sanhedrins and synagogues. See on Matthew 5:22; (note). "By synagogues we may understand here, not the places of public worship, but assemblies where three magistrates, chosen out of the principal members of the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17But beware of men - That is, be on your guard against people who are like wolves, Matthew 10:16. Do not run unnecessarily into danger. Use suitable prudence and caution, and do not needlessly endanger your lives. Councils - The word used here commonly signifies the great council of the nation, the Sanhedrin. See the notes at Matthew 5:22. Here it seems to refer to any judicial tribunal, of which there were some in every village. They will scourge you in…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-42Verses 16-42 Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave advantage to their enemies, all meddling with worldly or political concerns, all appearance of evil or selfishness, and all underhand measures. Christ foretold troubles, not only that the troubles might not be a surprise, but that they might confirm their faith. He tells them what they should suffer, and from whom. Thus Christ has dealt fairly…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-42Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to the councils--the local courts, used here for civil magistrates in general. and they will scourge you in their synagogues--By this is meant persecution at the hands of the ecclesiastics.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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