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"Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.
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The Ultimate Betrayal
Commentators emphasize that Jesus is forecasting a persecution so severe it will shatter the most fundamental human relationships. The 'hatred of the gospel' will be so fanatical that family members will betray one another, even to the point of death. Scholars describe this as a shocking and unnatural consequence of the world's opposition to Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The brother shall betray, etc. The brother will treacherously give up his brother to be put to death, because of his attachment to Jesus. …
19th Century
Anglican
Now the brother.—Literally, and the brother.
The breaking of ties of natural affection would be another trial the disciples would have to face (cf. Micah 7:2–6). Only a fanatical ha…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the brother shall betray the brother to death Signifying, that such should be the rage of men, particularly the …
Our Lord Jesus, in reply to the disciples' question, does not so much satisfy their curiosity as direct their consciences. When many are deceived, …
