Matthew 10:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 10:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 10:18 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 10:18 — NIV
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Cross-References for Matthew 10:18
“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.”
Similar prediction of persecution before rulers and nations because of Jesus.
“You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.”
Parallel account of being brought before rulers as a witness.
“But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name.”
Another parallel account with similar themes and language.
“They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day.”
Example of the apostles being arrested and brought before authorities.
“Festus said: “King Agrippa, and all who are present with us, you see this man! The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.”
Example of Paul standing before a king to give testimony.
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