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Expect Similar Treatment
Commentators universally agree that Jesus uses a common proverb to set a clear expectation: followers should not be surprised by persecution. If the world hated and slandered the Master, His disciples cannot expect better treatment. This is presented not as a failure, but as a normal part of faithfully following in Christ's footsteps.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:24–25
18th Century
Theologian
The disciple is not above his Master, etc. That is, you must expect the same treatment which I have received. They have called me, your Ma…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:24–25
19th Century
Preacher
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his Lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:24
Here Jesus forbids the disciples from being surprised when they suffer persecution. If they follow him, they should expect no less. The statement r…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 10:24
16th Century
Theologian
The disciple is not above his master. By his own example, he now exhorts them to perseverance; and, indeed, this consolation is enough to …
John Gill
On Matthew 10:24
17th Century
Pastor
The disciple is not above his master
So far from it, that he is inferior to him; as in knowledge, so in reputation a…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
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…