Matthew 10:24-31

The Meaning of Discipleship

24 "¹A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

25 "It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. ²If they have called the head of the house ³Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!

26 "Therefore do not ⁴fear them, ⁵for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

27 "⁶What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim ⁷upon the housetops.

28 "Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable * to kill the soul; but rather ⁸fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in ⁹hell.

29 "¹⁰Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.

30 "But ¹¹the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

31 "So do not fear; ¹²you are more valuable than many sparrows.

Cross References

• 1. Luke 6:40; John 13:16; John 15:20
• 2. Matthew 9:34
• 3. 2 Kings 1:2; Matthew 12:24, 27; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15, 18, 19
• 4. Matthew 10:26-33: {Luke 12:2-9}
• 5. Mark 4:22; Luke 8:17; Luke 12:2; 1 Corinthians 4:5
• 6. Luke 12:3
• 7. Matthew 24:17; Acts 5:20
• 8. Hebrews 10:31
• 9. Matthew 5:22; Luke 12:5
• 10. Luke 12:6
• 11. 1 Samuel 14:45; 2 Samuel 14:11; 1 Kings 1:52; Luke 21:18; Acts 27:34
• 12. Matthew 12:12

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "student"
• [b]. Or "Beezebul:" ruler of demons
• [c]. Gr "Gehenna"
• [d]. Gr "assarion", the smallest copper coin