Matthew 10:24-25

Persecution Will Come

²⁴ _f "A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant ₁ above his master. ²⁵ It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. _g If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign ₂ those of his household.

1. Cross References
   Luke 6:40
   A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
   John 13:16
   Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
   John 15:20
   Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.
   Hebrews 12:3
   Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 9:34
   But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons.
   Matthew 12:24
   But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.
   Mark 3:22
   And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, "He is possessed by Beelzebul," and "by the prince of demons he casts out the demons.
   Luke 11:15
   But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons.
   John 7:20
   The crowd answered, "You have a demon! Who is seeking to kill you?