Matthew 10:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more [shall they call] them of his household?

Complete Jewish Bible:

It is enough for a talmid that he become like his rabbi, and a slave like his master. Now if people have called the head of the house Ba`al-Zibbul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!

Berean Standard Bible:

It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!

American Standard Version:

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household!

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

It is enough^{G713} for the disciple^{G3101} that^{G2443} he be^{G1096} as^{G5613} his^{G846} master^{G1320}, and^{G2532} the servant^{G1401} as^{G5613} his^{G846} lord^{G2962}. If^{G1487} they have called^{G2564} the master of the house^{G3617} Beelzebub^{G954}, how much^{G4214} more^{G3123} shall they call them of his^{G846} household^{G3615}?

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Commentary for Matthew 10:25

Matthew 10:25 is part of the Gospel according to Matthew, which is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. This verse is situated within the discourse where Jesus sends out the Twelve Apostles to spread the message of the kingdom of heaven, providing them with instructions and warnings about the challenges they will face.

In this particular verse, Jesus is addressing the relationship between a teacher (or master) and a disciple (or servant). The verse reflects the theme of imitation, suggesting that it is sufficient for a disciple to aspire to be like their master. Historically, this speaks to the cultural expectation in the ancient world that a student or servant would emulate the behaviors and teachings of their master or lord.

The latter part of the verse introduces a sobering reality: if Jesus, as the master, has been accused of being in league with Beelzebub—a name used to refer to Satan—then his followers, or those associated with him, can expect to be similarly defamed or even more so. Beelzebub was originally a Philistine god, but by the time of the New Testament, the name had become synonymous with the devil or a prince of demons. The accusation of Jesus being aligned with Beelzebub is recorded in earlier passages, where his opponents attribute his power to cast out demons to the prince of demons rather than to God.

This verse serves as a warning to the disciples that they will share in the rejection and persecution that Jesus experiences. It also emphasizes the idea of loyalty and identification with Jesus, despite the social and religious opposition they will encounter. The historical context reflects the tension between the early Christian movement and the Jewish religious authorities, as well as the broader Roman society, which often viewed Christians with suspicion and hostility.

In summary, Matthew 10:25 encapsulates the expectation of disciples to emulate their master, Jesus, and prepares them for the reality of being mistreated and slandered as participants in the kingdom movement. It highlights the themes of discipleship, persecution, and the cost of following Jesus in a world that often rejects his message and messengers.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G713
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀρκετός
   Transliteration: arketós
   Pronunciation: ar-ket-os'
   Description: from ἀρκέω; satisfactory:--enough, suffice (-ient).
   
2. Strong's Number: G3101
   There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μαθητής
   Transliteration: mathētḗs
   Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
   Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5613
   There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὡς
   Transliteration: hōs
   Pronunciation: hoce
   Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
   
6. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1320
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διδάσκαλος
   Transliteration: didáskalos
   Pronunciation: did-as'-kal-os
   Description: from διδάσκω; an instructor (genitive case or specially):--doctor, master, teacher.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1401
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δοῦλος
   Transliteration: doûlos
   Pronunciation: doo'-los
   Description: from δέω; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):--bond(-man), servant.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1487
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰ
    Transliteration: ei
    Pronunciation: i
    Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2564
    There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καλέω
    Transliteration: kaléō
    Pronunciation: kal-eh'-o
    Description: akin to the base of κελεύω; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
    
13. Strong's Number: G3617
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἰκοδεσπότης
    Transliteration: oikodespótēs
    Pronunciation: oy-kod-es-pot'-ace
    Description: from οἶκος and δεσπότης; the head of a family:--goodman (of the house), householder, master of the house.
    
14. Strong's Number: G954
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Βεελζεβούλ
    Transliteration: Beelzeboúl
    Pronunciation: beh-el-zeb-ool'
    Description: of Chaldee origin (by parody on בַּעַל זְבוּב); dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan:--Beelzebub.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4214
    There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πόσος
    Transliteration: pósos
    Pronunciation: pos'-os
    Description: from an absolute (who, what) and ὅς; interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many):--how great (long, many), what.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3123
    There are 81 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μᾶλλον
    Transliteration: mâllon
    Pronunciation: mal'-lon
    Description: neuter of the comparative of the same as μάλιστα; (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather:--+ better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3615
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἰκιακός
    Transliteration: oikiakós
    Pronunciation: oy-kee-ak-os'
    Description: from οἰκία; familiar, i.e. (as noun) relatives:--they (them) of (his own) household.