Matthew 10:17

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

15Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment, than for that city. 16“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves. But be on guard against people, for they will hand you over to the courts and flog you in their synagogues; 18and you will even be brought before governors and kings on My account, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you in that hour.

Matthew 10:17 word by word

Προσέχετε δὲ ἀπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων· παραδώσουσιν γὰρ ὑμᾶς εἰς συνέδρια καὶ ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν μαστιγώσουσιν ὑμᾶς·Read the interlinear

• But beπροσέχωprosechō · to watch outG4337
• againstἀπόapo · away fromG575
• peopleἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• for they will handπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• courtsσυνέδριονsunedrion · councilG4892
• and flogμαστιγόωmastigoō · to whipG3146
• in their synagoguesσυναγωγήsunagōgē · synagogueG4864

Cross-references for Matthew 10:17

• Micah 7:5Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a close friend. Guard your lips From her who lies in your arms.
• Mark 13:9“But be on your guard; for they will hand you over to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.
• Acts 14:5And when an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and the Jews with their rulers, to treat them abusively and to stone them,
• Acts 17:14Then immediately the brothers sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there.
• Acts 23:12When it was day, the Jews formed a conspiracy and put themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.
• 2 Corinthians 11:24Five times I received from the Jews thirty-nine lashes.
• Philippians 3:2Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision;
• 2 Timothy 4:15Be on guard against him yourself too, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.
• Matthew 24:9“Then they will hand you over to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
• Luke 12:11Now when they bring you before the synagogues and the officials and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say;
• Luke 21:12“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors on account of My name.
• John 16:2They will ban you from the synagogue, yet an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering a service to God.
• Acts 4:6and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent.
• Acts 5:26Then the captain went along with the officers and proceeded to bring them back without violence (for they were afraid of the people, that they might be stoned).
• Acts 23:1Now looking intently at the Council, Paul said, “Brothers, I have lived my life with an entirely good conscience before God up to this day.”
• Matthew 5:22But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be answerable to the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be answerable to the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.

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

Topics related to Matthew 10:17

• Commandments
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• Persecution
• Scourging
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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