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Expect to Be Treated Like Jesus
Jesus plainly states that his followers should not expect better treatment from the world than he received. Commentators stress that if Jesus, the master of God's household, was called "Beelzebub"—a name for the prince of demons—his disciples should anticipate similar slander and hostility. This is not a sign of failure, but a normal part of following Christ.
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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…
Beelzebub (βεεζεβουλ according to B, βεελζεβουλ by most Greek MSS., βεελζεβουβ by many non-Greek MSS.). The etymology of the word …
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…
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Here Jesus forbids the disciples from being surprised when they suffer persecution. If they follow him, they should expect no less. The statement r…
16th Century
Theologian
If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub. This is equivalent to his calling himself Lord of the Church, as the apostle, when …
17th Century
Pastor
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master ,
&c.] A disciple should think himself very well off, be enti…
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…