25 It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If (A)they have called the master of the house [a]Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!

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  1. Matthew 10:25 NU, M Beelzebul; a Philistine deity, 2 Kin. 1:2, 3

25 It is enough for the disciple that he may become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. (A)If they have called the head of the house [a](B)Beelzebul, how much more will they insult the members of his household!

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  1. Matthew 10:25 Two early mss Beezebul; meaning uncertain, perhaps lord prince, referring to Satan

25 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 [a]Beelzebul (Satan), how much more [will they speak evil of] the members of his household.(A)

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  1. Matthew 10:25 I.e. an idol worshiped in the Philistine city of Ekron: Baal Zebul, lord of the high places or Baal Zebub, lord of the flies.

25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul,(A) how much more the members of his household!

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25 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?

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