Matthew 10:17 Meaning and Explanation
“But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus warns the disciples to be on guard, for people will hand them over to councils and have them flogged.
What Does Matthew 10:17 Mean?
Having called them wise as serpents, Jesus now tells the disciples what to watch for. They must beware of men who will hand them over to councils and scourge them in the synagogues. The opposition will come not only from strangers but from within the religious community itself.
To follow Christ is to risk being misunderstood and mistreated, even by the devout. Jesus does not hide this from his own; he names it plainly so they will not be caught unawares or lose heart. Forewarned, the disciple can meet suffering not as a surprise but as a share in the path the Master himself walked, and walk it without bitterness.
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What does Matthew 10:17 mean?
Jesus warns the disciples to be on guard, for people will hand them over to councils and have them flogged.