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If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! <a href="/nlt/matthew/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names! <a href="/esv/matthew/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household. <a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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! <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is sufficient for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the master of the house they called Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! <a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a> It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household! <a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple that he may become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they insult the members of his household! <a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household! <a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “It is enough for the disciple that he become as his teacher, and the slave as his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! <a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! <a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the bond-servant like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul (Satan), how much more [will they speak evil of] the members of his household. <a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house ‘Beelzebul,’ how much more the members of his household! <a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house &#8216Beelzebul,&#8217 how much more the members of his household! <a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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! <a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> It is enough for students to be like their teacher and for slaves to be like their master. If people call the head of the family Satan, what will they say about the rest of the family? <a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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! <a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It is enough for a student to become like his teacher and a slave like his owner. If they have called the owner of the house Beelzebul, they will certainly call the family members the same name. <a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> So a pupil should be satisfied to become like his teacher, and a slave like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul, the members of the family will be called even worse names! <a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher and a slave to be like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they do the same to those of his household!" <a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house 'Beelzebul,' how much more will they defame the members of his household! <a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household. <a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It is enough for the disciple that he should be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord: if they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call them of his household? <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Enough for the learner to be on a level with his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. If they have called the master of the house Baal-zebul, how much more will they slander his servants?<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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! <a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> sufficient to the disciple that he may be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord; if the master of the house they called Beelzebul, how much more those of his household? <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is sufficient for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the master of the house they called Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! <a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> sufficient to the disciple that he may be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord; if the master of the house they did call Beelzeboul, how much more those of his household? <a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Sufficient to the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzeboul, how much more those pertaining to his household?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the goodman of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> It is sufficient for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant, like his master. If they have called the Father of the family, ‘Beelzebub,’ how much more those of his household? <a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a> It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, for the slave that he become like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and for a servant to be like his master. If then, they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of his household. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “It is enough for a disciple to be like his master and for a servant to be like his lord. If they have called the lord of the house Beelzebub, how much more the children of his household?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> It is enough for the disciple, that he be as his teacher; and for the servant, that he be as his master. If they call the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household? <a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>It is sufficient for the disciple that he may be as his teacher, and the servant, as his lord: if they call the landlord Beelzebul, how much more the inmates of his house?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> It is sufficient if the disciple be as his teacher, and the servant as his master. If they have called the master of the family Beelzebub, how much more his domestics? <a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if the disciple fare as well as his master, and the servant as his lord, is not that sufficient? if they style the master of the house Beelzebub, much more will they call his domestics so. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Enough for the learner to be on a level with his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. If they have called the master of the house Baal-zebul, how much more will they slander his servants? <a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>It is enough for the disciple, that he become as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of his house-hold?<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>it is sufficient <Fr>sure<FR> for the disciple that he be <Fr>treated<FR> as his master, and the servant as his lord. If <Fr>then<FR> they call the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more his domestics?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/10-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2567" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Sheep among Wolves</a> …24A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25<a href="/greek/713.htm" title="713: arketon (Adj-NNS) -- Sufficient, enough. From arkeo; satisfactory.">It is enough</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētē (N-DMS) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">a disciple</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genētai (V-ASM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">be</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: didaskalos (N-NMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">teacher,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">a</a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulos (N-NMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master.</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3617.htm" title="3617: oikodespotēn (N-AMS) -- A head of a household. From oikos and despotes; the head of a family.">head of the house</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epekalesan (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">has been called</a> <a href="/greek/954.htm" title="954: Beelzeboul (N-AMS) -- Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan.">Beelzebul,</a> <a href="/greek/4214.htm" title="4214: posō (IPro-DNS) -- How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many).">how much</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">more</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the members</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of his</a> <a href="/greek/3615.htm" title="3615: oikiakous (N-AMP) -- One of a family, whether child or servant. From oikia; familiar, i.e. relatives.">household!</a> 26So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a> Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. <a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Luke 6:40</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/john/13-16.htm">John 13:16</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a> But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.” <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22</a> And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.” <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Luke 11:15</a> but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.” <a href="/john/8-48.htm">John 8:48</a> The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/john/7-20.htm">John 7:20</a> “You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?” <a href="/john/10-20.htm">John 10:20</a> Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?” <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5</a> We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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?If.<a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a> But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.<a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a> But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.<a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22</a> And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.Beelzebub.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Head</a> <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Household</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Learner</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Malign</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Members</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-9.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-9.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Student</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Head</a> <a href="/matthew/10-36.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/10-36.htm">Household</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Learner</a> <a href="/acts/23-4.htm">Malign</a> <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/10-36.htm">Members</a> <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Student</a> <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div>1. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a> 40. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher This phrase emphasizes the goal of discipleship, which is to emulate the teacher. In the context of Jesus' ministry, His disciples were to learn from His teachings and actions, striving to reflect His character and mission. This mirrors the rabbinic tradition where students closely followed their rabbis to learn not just through instruction but by observing their way of life. The concept of being "like" the teacher underscores the transformative process of discipleship, where the learner adopts the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the teacher. This is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Luke 6:40</a>, where Jesus states that a fully trained disciple will be like their teacher.and a servant like his master This phrase highlights the relationship between a servant and master, which in the cultural context of the time, was one of loyalty and imitation. Servants were expected to carry out the will of their masters and often lived in close proximity, learning their ways. In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as "Master" (<a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13</a>), and His followers as servants, indicating a relationship of obedience and service. This reflects the broader biblical theme of servanthood, where greatness in God's kingdom is defined by one's willingness to serve others, as seen in <a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43-45</a>.If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul Beelzebul, a name derived from a Philistine god, was used by the Jews as a derogatory term for Satan or the prince of demons. In this context, Jesus refers to Himself as the "head of the house," indicating His leadership and authority over His followers. The religious leaders of the time accused Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul (<a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a>), a charge that reflects their rejection and misunderstanding of His divine authority. This accusation is a fulfillment of the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, where the Messiah is described as being despised and rejected by men.how much more the members of his household! This phrase warns the disciples that they, as members of Jesus' household, will also face similar accusations and persecution. The "household" metaphor indicates a close-knit community bound by shared beliefs and mission. Historically, early Christians faced significant persecution, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles and the epistles, where believers were often maligned and accused of various crimes. This statement serves as both a warning and an encouragement, reminding the disciples that their experiences of suffering and rejection are part of their identification with Christ, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-14</a>, where believers are encouraged to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The teacher and master referred to in this verse, who is preparing His disciples for the challenges they will face. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are being instructed to expect similar treatment to what Jesus Himself receives. 3. <a href="/topical/b/beelzebul.htm">Beelzebul</a> A name used for Satan or a demon, indicating the level of opposition Jesus faced and, by extension, His followers. 4. <a href="/topical/h/household.htm">Household</a> Symbolically represents the community of believers who are part of Jesus' spiritual family. 5. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_religious_leaders.htm">Pharisees and Religious Leaders</a> Often the ones who accused Jesus of being in league with Beelzebul, representing opposition to His ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/expectation_of_opposition.htm">Expectation of Opposition</a> As followers of Christ, we should expect to face opposition similar to what Jesus faced. Understanding this prepares us for the reality of Christian discipleship. <a href="/topical/i/identity_with_christ.htm">Identity with Christ</a> Being identified with Christ means sharing in both His sufferings and His mission. This identity is a source of strength and purpose. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Knowing that Jesus endured false accusations and persecution encourages us to persevere in our faith despite challenges. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a> As servants of Christ, we are called to humility, recognizing that our role is to emulate our Master, even in suffering. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The household of faith provides support and encouragement as we face trials together, reminding us that we are not alone.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a> <a href="/q/what_is_beelzebub's_identity.htm">What is Beelzebub's identity?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_jesus_returned_as_promised.htm">Matthew 10:23 - Why has Jesus not returned if he promised his disciples they wouldn't finish visiting all the towns of Israel before his coming?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_first_limit_preaching_to_israel.htm">Matthew 10:5-6 - Why did Jesus limit the disciples' preaching to Israel first, seemingly contradicting the later worldwide mission in Matthew 28:19?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_tell_his_disciples.htm">What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) It is enough.--Here also we note a tone of grave and tender sympathy, not without the gentle play of feeling which the words seem to betoken. To be as their Master in anything, even in shame and suffering, might well be enough for any scholar.Beelzebub.--The Greek gives the form Beel-zebul. Its history illustrates some interesting phases of Jewish thought. (1.) It appears in the form Baal-zebub, the "Lord of flies" (probably as sending or averting the swarms of flies or locusts that are one of the plagues of the East), as the name of a god worshipped by the Philistines at Ekron, and consulted as an oracle (<a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm" title="And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said to them, Go, inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease.">2Kings 1:2</a>) in cases of disease. (2.) Later Jews, identifying all heathen deities with evil spirits, saw in the god of their nearest and most hated neighbours the chief or prince of those "demons," and in their scorn transformed the name into Baal-zebel, which would mean "Lord of dung," or Baal-zebul, "Lord of the dwelling"--i.e., of the house of the evil spirits who are the enemies of God. Our Lord's connection of the name with "the master of the house" seems to point to the latter meaning as that present to our Lord's thoughts. The reference is clearly made to the charge that had already been implied in <a href="/matthew/9-34.htm" title="But the Pharisees said, He casts out devils through the prince of the devils.">Matthew 9:34</a>. We do not indeed find the name of Beel-zebub there, nor indeed do we meet with the direct application of that name to our Lord anywhere in the Gospel history; but there was obviously but a single step, easily taken, between the language they had actually used and that which is here reported of them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - It is enough (ἀρκετόν); <a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Matthew 6:34</a>, note. It will quite content him; it is sufficient for his aims and wishes (<a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a>: <a href="/john/14-8.htm">John 14:8</a>). So Talm. Bab., 'Berach.,' 58b, R. Ula comforts Rub Hisda for the desolation of a friend's house which he formerly knew in its prosperity, by reminding him that the temple too is in ruins, and "It is sufficient for the servant that he be as his master (דיו לעבד שיהא כרבו)." For the disciple. Here (unlike ver. 24) pictured before the mind. That he be. Eventually (ἵνα γένηται). (For the weakened relic force of ἵνα here, cf. Ellicott on <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3</a>.) As his master, and the servant as his lord. That the pronoun was added to "lord" in ver. 24 was perhaps due to the unconscious desire on the part of the reporter to, avoid any possible ambiguity arising from the familiar phrase ὁ κύριος: in these two clauses the insertion of the pronoun is rather due to the fact that "disciple" and "servant" are both defined by the article. If they have called. A typical example of the treatment his disciples will sometimes receive - complete rejection of their message, with deliberate accusation of the worst of crimes. Observe that it is implied that the opprobrious term had already been used of our Lord, although St. Matthew has not yet related it (<a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a>). (On <a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a>, cf. note there.) Called. By no mere chance expression, but by purposely giving him the title (ἐπεκάλεσαν); cf. <a href="/hebrews/11-16.htm">Hebrews 11:16</a>. The master of the house. <a href="/hebrews/3-2.htm">Hebrews 3:2-6</a> may be compared, even though not Christ but God is there probably spoken of as the owner of the house. Beelzebub; "Gr. Beel-zebul; and so elsewhere" (Revised Version margin). The original meaning of the title was probably "Lord of flies" (zebub, <a href="/2_kings/1-3.htm">2 Kings 1:3</a>), or possibly "of bees" (zebul, equivalent to zebar, cf. Neubauer, 'Stud. Bibl.,' 1st series, p. 55); but there cannot but be here a play upon the sense, "Lord of the dwelling" (zebul, e.g. <a href="/isaiah/63-15.htm">Isaiah 63:15</a>), and probably a further reference to the similar sound zebel, Neo-Hebr. for "dung" (cf <a href="/2_kings/17-12.htm">2 Kings 17:12</a>, and Wetstein's curious note in Delitzsch, on REFERENCE_WORK:Keil & DelitzschJob 30:12). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[It is] enough ἀρκετὸν (arketon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_713.htm">Strong's 713: </a> Sufficient, enough. From arkeo; satisfactory. for τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. a disciple μαθητῇ (mathētē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. be γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. teacher, διδάσκαλος (didaskalos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. servant δοῦλος (doulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. master. κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. If εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. head of the house οἰκοδεσπότην (oikodespotēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3617.htm">Strong's 3617: </a> A head of a household. From oikos and despotes; the head of a family. has been called ἐπεκάλεσαν (epekalesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. Beelzebul, Βεελζεβοὺλ (Beelzeboul) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan. how much πόσῳ (posō) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4214.htm">Strong's 4214: </a> How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many). more μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. the members τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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! οἰκιακοὺς (oikiakous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> One of a family, whether child or servant. 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