Matthew 10:36
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 10:36 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 10:36 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And a man's foes shall be they of his own household." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 10:36 — KJV
“And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.”
— Matthew 10:36 (KJV)
Matthew 10:36 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 10:36
“And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:36: own, household
“Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee. bring: Heb. gather”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:36: own, household
“And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan; what...: Heb. the good in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:36: own, household
“My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household. appoint: Heb. send”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:36: own, household
“And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:36: foes, own
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