Matthew 10:25-27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
25 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,[a] how much more those of his household!
Courage Under Persecution. 26 (A)“Therefore do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.[b](B) 27 What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.
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- 10:25 Beelzebul: see Mt 9:34 for the charge linking Jesus with “the prince of demons,” who is named Beelzebul in Mt 12:24. The meaning of the name is uncertain; possibly, “lord of the house.”
- 10:26 The concealed and secret coming of the kingdom is to be proclaimed by them, and no fear must be allowed to deter them from that proclamation.
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