Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 24:10

"And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another." — Matthew 24:10 (ASV)

This would be a bitter trial for the followers of Christ, yet it is one they have always had to endure. Persecution would reveal the traitors within the Church as well as the enemies outside. Among the chosen ones, successors of Judas would be found, who would be willing to betray the disciples as he betrayed his Lord. Saddest of all is the betrayal of good people by their own relatives, but many of them have had to bear even this for Christ’s sake.

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

This would be a bitter trial for the followers of Christ, yet they have always had to endure this. Persecution would reveal the traitors within the Church as well as the enemies without. Among the chosen ones, successors of Judas would be found, who would be willing to betray the disciples as he betrayed his Lord. Saddest of all is the betrayal of good men by their own relatives; but many of them have had to bear even this for Christ's sake.