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a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’New Living Translation
Your enemies will be right in your own household!’English Standard Version
And a person’s enemies will be those of his own household.Berean Standard Bible
A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’Berean Literal Bible
and the enemies of the man are his own household.'King James Bible
And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.New King James Version
and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’New American Standard Bible
and A PERSON’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.NASB 1995
and A MAN’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.NASB 1977
and A MAN’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.Legacy Standard Bible
and A MAN’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.Amplified Bible
and A MAN’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS [own] HOUSEHOLD [when one believes and another does not].Christian Standard Bible
and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.Holman Christian Standard Bible
and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household. American Standard Version
and a man's foes shall be they of his own household.Contemporary English Version
Your worst enemies will be in your own family. English Revised Version
and a man's foes shall be they of his own household.GOD'S WORD® Translation
A person's enemies will be the members of his own family.Good News Translation
your worst enemies will be the members of your own family. International Standard Version
A person's enemies will include members of his own family.' Majority Standard Bible
A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’NET Bible
and a man's enemies will be the members of his household. New Heart English Bible
And a person's foes will be those of his own household.Webster's Bible Translation
And a man's foes will be they of his own household.Weymouth New Testament
and a man's own family will be his foes.World English Bible
A man’s foes will be those of his own household.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the enemies of a man are those of his household.Berean Literal Bible
and the enemies of the man are his own household.'Young's Literal Translation
and the enemies of a man are those of his household.Smith's Literal Translation
And a man's enemies, they pertaining to his household.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as a man's enemies shall be they of his own household. Catholic Public Domain Version
And the enemies of a man will be those of his own household.New American Bible
and one’s enemies will be those of his household.’ New Revised Standard Version
and one’s foes will be members of one’s own household.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And a man's enemies will be the members of his household.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own household.Godbey New Testament
And the enemies of a man shall be those of his own house.Mace New Testament
even a man's own domestics shall prove his foes.Weymouth New Testament
and a man's own family will be his foes.Worrell New Testament
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Context
The Sword of the Gospel
…35For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ 37Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;…
Cross References
Micah 7:6
For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.Luke 12:53
They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”Mark 13:12
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.Luke 21:16
You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.Matthew 24:10
At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,2 Timothy 3:2-4
For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, / traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,John 15:18-19
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.John 7:5
For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.Genesis 37:4
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.Genesis 37:18-20
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him. / “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another. / “Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”Jeremiah 9:4-5
“Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity.Jeremiah 12:6
Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you.
Treasury of Scripture
And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Genesis 4:8-10 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him…
Genesis 37:17-28 And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan…
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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.
Berean Study Bible
A man’s enemies
This phrase highlights the personal and intimate nature of the conflict Jesus is describing. The Greek word for "enemies" is "ἐχθροί" (echthroi), which implies hostility and opposition. In the context of Matthew 10, Jesus is preparing His disciples for the reality that following Him may lead to division, even among close relationships. Historically, this reflects the early Christian experience where believers often faced persecution from their own families. The phrase underscores the cost of discipleship and the spiritual battle that believers are engaged in.
will be
The phrase "will be" indicates a future certainty. The Greek verb "ἔσονται" (esontai) is in the future tense, suggesting that this is not merely a possibility but an expected reality for those who choose to follow Christ. This prophetic certainty serves as both a warning and a preparation for the disciples, emphasizing the inevitable challenges they will face.
the members of his own household
The term "household" comes from the Greek "οἰκιακοὶ" (oikiakoi), which refers to those who are part of one's immediate family or domestic circle. This phrase is particularly poignant because it touches on the deep emotional bonds and expectations within a family. In the historical and cultural context of the first-century Jewish society, family was central to one's identity and social structure. Jesus' statement here is radical, as it challenges the traditional view of family loyalty, placing allegiance to Him above even familial ties. This reflects the transformative and sometimes divisive nature of the Gospel, which calls believers to prioritize their relationship with Christ above all else.
Pulpit Commentary
Verse 36. - No parallel passage in the Gospels. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household (καὶ ἐχθροὶ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου οἱ οἰκιακοὶ αὐτοῦ). Ἐχθροί ισ predicate. His very household (not to be limited to servants) turns against him. Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek
A man’s
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.
enemies [will be]
ἐχθροὶ (echthroi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2190: Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.
the members of his own
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
household.’
οἰκιακοὶ (oikiakoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3615: One of a family, whether child or servant. From oikia; familiar, i.e. relatives.
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