Matthew 10:36
Matthew 10:36 in Multiple Translations
A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’
And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
and a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
And a man will be hated by those of his house.
Your enemies will be those of your own family!’
And a mans enemies shall be they of his owne housholde.
and the enemies of a man are those of his household.
A man’s foes will be those of his own household.
And a man's foes will be they of his own household.
And as a man’s enemies shall be they of his own household.
This shows that sometimes a person’s enemies will be members of his own household.
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Study Notes — Matthew 10:36
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 10:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 10:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 10:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 10:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
- Sermons on Matthew 10:36
Context — Not Peace but a Sword
36A 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; 38and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 41:9 | Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. |
| 4 | Genesis 4:8–10 | Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. |
| 5 | Psalms 55:13 | But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. |
| 6 | Job 19:13–19 | He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth. My breath is repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own family. Even little boys scorn me; when I appear, they deride me. All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me. |
| 7 | Genesis 37:17–28 | “They have moved on from here,” the man answered. “I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph set out after his brothers and found them at Dothan. 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!” When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. “Let us not take his life,” he said. “Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the robe of many colors he was wearing— and they took him and threw him into the pit. Now the pit was empty, with no water in it. And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 16:11 | Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so. |
| 9 | Genesis 3:15 | And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. ” |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 17:28 | Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” |
Matthew 10:36 Summary
[Jesus is saying that following Him can be difficult, even within our own families, because it may cause division and conflict. This is because loving Him above all else is a requirement for being worthy of Him, as stated in Matthew 10:37-38. As we prioritize our relationship with God, we may face opposition from those closest to us, but we can trust that God's love and forgiveness are always available to us, as seen in the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. By following Jesus and putting Him first, we can experience true peace and joy, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as promised in John 14:27.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jesus mean by saying 'a man's enemies will be the members of his own household'?
Jesus is emphasizing that following Him can lead to division, even within one's own family, as seen in Matthew 10:34-35, where He says He has come to bring a sword, turning family members against each other.
Is Jesus promoting family conflict and hatred?
No, Jesus is not promoting hatred, but rather highlighting the cost of discipleship, as stated in Matthew 10:37-38, where loving Him above all else is a requirement for being worthy of Him, even if it means facing opposition from family members.
How can family members become enemies of each other due to faith in Jesus?
When one family member chooses to follow Jesus and another does not, it can create tension and division, as seen in the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, where the father's love and forgiveness are contrasted with the older son's resentment and anger.
What is the ultimate goal of Jesus' teachings on family division?
The ultimate goal is to prioritize one's relationship with God above all else, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 22:37-40, where loving God with all one's heart, soul, and mind is the greatest commandment, and loving one's neighbor as oneself is the second greatest commandment, as seen in the example of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced division or tension within my own family or relationships due to my faith in Jesus?
- What are some ways I can prioritize my relationship with God, even if it means facing opposition from those closest to me?
- How can I demonstrate love and forgiveness to family members who may not share my faith, as Jesus teaches in the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32?
- What are some practical steps I can take to 'take up my cross and follow' Jesus, as He teaches in Matthew 10:38, and how will this impact my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 10:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 10:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 10:36
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 10:36
Sermons on Matthew 10:36
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The Prodigal Son by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate God's love for the lost. He asks the audience to put themselves in the shoes of a father whose |
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Desperation, Resignation - Part 6 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God alone for healing, comfort, and faith, even in the face of cruelty and challenges. It shares the inspiring story of John Wesley |
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The Profit Motive - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon delves into the concept of the profit motive and the story of Esau trading his birthright for a bowl of pottage, highlighting the temptation to prioritize immediate gai |
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Matthew 10:36 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing the cross of Christ, highlighting the necessity of self-denial, taking up one's cross, and following Jesus. It addresses the tend |
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(Radical Jesus) 30 Radical Prayer by Glenn Meldrum | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a close relationship with God. He compares it to the intimacy between Abraham and God, as well as the Apostle John l |
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Twenty-Sixth Day: "In the Presence of Mine enemies." by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the presence of enemies in the life of a good man, emphasizing that having enemies is a sign of being a friend of God. He illustrates this with an |
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Separated From Our Loved Ones! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of seeking God's mercy and salvation. He shares personal experiences and illustrations of people who died suddenly, emphasizing |




