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The Cost of Following Christ
Commentators clarify that when Jesus says believers "will be hated by all men," he doesn't mean every single person without exception. Rather, he means that opposition will be widespread, coming from all types of people. This hatred isn't personal; it's "for my name's sake," meaning it's a direct result of allegiance to Christ and His message. This is presented as a normal, though difficult, part of the Christian experience.
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18th Century
Theologian
You shall be hated by all men. That is, of all kinds of men. The human heart would be opposed to them, because it is opposed to C…
Ye shall be hated (εσεσθε μισουμενο). Periphrastic future passive, linear action. It will go on through the ages.
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19th Century
Preacher
And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and caus…
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It is not enough for Jesus’ disciples to be opposed by Jewish and Gentile officialdom; they will be hounded and betrayed by their own family member…
16th Century
Theologian
But he who endured to the end shall be saved: this single promise ought to support sufficiently the minds of the godly, though the whole w…
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. This is more particularly directed to the apostles themselves, as w…
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…