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Matthew 5:11,12
Blessed are ye, whenmen shall revile you, and persecuteyou, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake…

Matthew 24:9
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

Luke 6:22
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate youfrom their company, and shall reproachyou, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

but.

Daniel 12:12
Blessedis he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

Matthew 10:22
And ye shall be hated of allmen for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 24:13
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

but the one who perseveres to the end
Perseverance is a key theme in the New Testament, emphasizing the need for steadfast faith amidst trials. This phrase suggests that endurance is not passive but requires active faith and reliance on God's strength. The call to persevere is echoed in other scriptures, such asJames 1:12 andHebrews 10:36, which encourage believers to remain faithful despite challenges. The "end" can be interpreted as the end of one's life or the end of the age, pointing to the eschatological hope of Christ's return. This perseverance is not merely human effort but is empowered by the Holy Spirit, as seen inPhilippians 1:6.

will be saved
Salvation here is both a present reality and a future hope. It encompasses deliverance from sin and its consequences, as well as the ultimate redemption at Christ's return. The assurance of salvation for those who persevere is a central tenet of Christian faith, as seen inRomans 5:9-10 and1 Thessalonians 5:9. This promise of salvation provides hope and motivation for believers to endure hardships. The concept of being "saved" also ties into the broader biblical narrative of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and typologies of deliverance and restoration.

“ ‘You will be hated …’ ” (Mark 13:13a) sets the expectation, not the possibility, of hostility toward believers.

- Jesus already told the Twelve, “If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first” (John 15:18–19).

- Paul echoed the same reality: “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).

- Hatred does not signal failure; it validates that a disciple is walking in the footsteps of the Master (Luke 6:22).

“ … by everyone …” does not mean every single person without exception, but rather a comprehensive, across-the-board hostility that cuts across cultures, times, and social strata.

- InActs 28:22, the early church is called “a sect … spoken against everywhere.”

- Jesus’ words inMatthew 10:22 parallelMark 13:13, underscoring that broad opposition is the norm, not the anomaly.

- Whether governments (Acts 12:1–3), religious leaders (Acts 5:17–18), or family members (Mark 13:12), no earthly relationship guarantees immunity.

The hatred is “ … because of My name … .” Allegiance to Jesus Himself, not mere ethical differences, drives the animosity.

- The apostles “left the Sanhedrin rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer disgrace for the Name” (Acts 5:41).

- Peter ties blessing to this same cause: “If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed” (1 Peter 4:14).

- Bearing His name publicly identifies a believer with the One the world rejected, making conflict inevitable.

“ … but the one who perseveres …” introduces a contrast. Hatred tests faith; perseverance proves it.

-Hebrews 10:36 urges, “You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

-James 1:12 highlights the blessing tied to endurance under trial.

- Perseverance is not self-generated heroism; it is evidence that God is at work within (Philippians 2:13).

Endurance must run “ … to the end …”—the finish line is either death or Christ’s return.

- Jesus repeats this phrase inMatthew 24:13, linking it to the same prophetic discourse.

- Paul could say near death, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race” (2 Timothy 4:7).

- Genuine faith endures because “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6).

“ … will be saved” points to final, complete deliverance—body and soul—into Christ’s eternal kingdom.

-Romans 5:9–10 holds together present justification and future salvation from wrath.

- Peter speaks of believers “who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:5).

-Revelation 21:7 promises, “The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.”

Jesus warns that discipleship invites universal hostility, not because believers are troublesome, but because they bear His name. That hostility tests the reality of faith. True believers, upheld by God, persevere all the way to the end, and their endurance culminates in full salvation.Mark 13:13 therefore calls every follower of Christ to expect opposition, remain steadfast, and look ahead with certain hope to the day when perseverance gives way to eternal joy.