New International VersionIt is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
New Living TranslationStudents are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names!
English Standard VersionIt is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.
Berean Standard BibleIt is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
Berean Literal BibleIt is sufficient for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the master of the house they called Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!
King James BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
New King James VersionIt is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!
New American Standard BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he may become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they insult the members of his household!
NASB 1995“It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!
NASB 1977“It is enough for the disciple that he become as his teacher, and the slave as his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
Legacy Standard BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
Amplified BibleIt is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the bond-servant like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul (Satan), how much more [will they speak evil of] the members of his household.
Christian Standard BibleIt is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house ‘Beelzebul,’ how much more the members of his household!
Holman Christian Standard BibleIt is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house ‘Beelzebul,’ how much more the members of his household!
American Standard VersionIt is enough for the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household!
Contemporary English VersionIt is enough for students to be like their teacher and for slaves to be like their master. If people call the head of the family Satan, what will they say about the rest of the family?
English Revised VersionIt is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household!
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIt is enough for a student to become like his teacher and a slave like his owner. If they have called the owner of the house Beelzebul, they will certainly call the family members the same name.
Good News TranslationSo a pupil should be satisfied to become like his teacher, and a slave like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul, the members of the family will be called even worse names!
International Standard VersionIt is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher and a slave to be like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they do the same to those of his household!"
NET BibleIt is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house 'Beelzebul,' how much more will they defame the members of his household!
New Heart English BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household.
Webster's Bible TranslationIt is enough for the disciple that he should be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord: if they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call them of his household?
Weymouth New TestamentEnough for the learner to be on a level with his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. If they have called the master of the house Baal-zebul, how much more will they slander his servants? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
World English BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsufficient to the disciple that he may be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord; if the master of the house they called Beelzebul, how much more those of his household?
Berean Literal BibleIt is sufficient for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the master of the house they called Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!
Young's Literal Translation sufficient to the disciple that he may be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord; if the master of the house they did call Beelzeboul, how much more those of his household?
Smith's Literal TranslationSufficient to the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzeboul, how much more those pertaining to his household? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the goodman of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household?
Catholic Public Domain VersionIt is sufficient for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant, like his master. If they have called the Father of the family, ‘Beelzebub,’ how much more those of his household?
New American BibleIt is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, for the slave that he become like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!
New Revised Standard Versionit is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and for a servant to be like his master. If then, they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of his household.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“It is enough for a disciple to be like his master and for a servant to be like his lord. If they have called the lord of the house Beelzebub, how much more the children of his household?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIt is enough for the disciple, that he be as his teacher; and for the servant, that he be as his master. If they call the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household?
Godbey New TestamentIt is sufficient for the disciple that he may be as his teacher, and the servant, as his lord: if they call the landlord Beelzebul, how much more the inmates of his house?
Haweis New Testament
It is sufficient if the disciple be as his teacher, and the servant as his master. If they have called the master of the family Beelzebub, how much more his domestics?
Mace New Testament
if the disciple fare as well as his master, and the servant as his lord, is not that sufficient? if they style the master of the house Beelzebub, much more will they call his domestics so.
Weymouth New Testament
Enough for the learner to be on a level with his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. If they have called the master of the house Baal-zebul, how much more will they slander his servants?
Worrell New Testament
It is enough for the disciple, that he become as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of his house-hold?
Worsley New Testament
it is sufficientsure for the disciple that he betreated as his master, and the servant as his lord. Ifthen they call the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more his domestics?
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Sheep among Wolves… 24A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25It is enoughfora discipletobelikehisteacher,andaservantlikehismaster.Ifthehead of the househas been calledBeelzebul,how muchmorethe membersof hishousehold!26So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.…
Cross References John 15:20Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.
Luke 6:40A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
John 13:16Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
Matthew 12:24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”
Mark 3:22And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.”
Luke 11:15but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”
John 8:48The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”
2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
1 Peter 4:14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Isaiah 53:3He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Psalm 22:6-8But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”
Isaiah 50:6I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
John 7:20“You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”
John 10:20Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”
Acts 24:5We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
Treasury of Scripture It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? If. Matthew 9:34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. Matthew 12:24 But when the Pharisees heardit, they said, Thisfellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Mark 3:22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. Beelzebub. Jump to Previous Baal-ZebulBeelzeboulBeelzebubBeelzebulBe-El'zebulDiscipleEnoughHeadHouseHouseholdLearnerMalignMasterMembersServantServantsSlanderSlaveStudentTeacherJump to Next Baal-ZebulBeelzeboulBeelzebubBeelzebulBe-El'zebulDiscipleEnoughHeadHouseHouseholdLearnerMalignMasterMembersServantServantsSlanderSlaveStudentTeacherMatthew 10 1.Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;5.giving them their charge, teaches them;16.comforts them against persecutions;40.and promises a blessing to those who receive them.It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacherThis phrase emphasizes the goal of discipleship, which is to emulate the teacher. In the context of Jesus' ministry, His disciples were to learn from His teachings and actions, striving to reflect His character and mission. This mirrors the rabbinic tradition where students closely followed their rabbis to learn not just through instruction but by observing their way of life. The concept of being "like" the teacher underscores the transformative process of discipleship, where the learner adopts the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the teacher. This is echoed in other scriptures such as Luke 6:40, where Jesus states that a fully trained disciple will be like their teacher. and a servant like his master
This phrase highlights the relationship between a servant and master, which in the cultural context of the time, was one of loyalty and imitation. Servants were expected to carry out the will of their masters and often lived in close proximity, learning their ways. In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as "Master" (John 13:13), and His followers as servants, indicating a relationship of obedience and service. This reflects the broader biblical theme of servanthood, where greatness in God's kingdom is defined by one's willingness to serve others, as seen inMark 10:43-45. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul
Beelzebul, a name derived from a Philistine god, was used by the Jews as a derogatory term for Satan or the prince of demons. In this context, Jesus refers to Himself as the "head of the house," indicating His leadership and authority over His followers. The religious leaders of the time accused Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul (Matthew 12:24), a charge that reflects their rejection and misunderstanding of His divine authority. This accusation is a fulfillment of the prophecy inIsaiah 53:3, where the Messiah is described as being despised and rejected by men. how much more the members of his household!
This phrase warns the disciples that they, as members of Jesus' household, will also face similar accusations and persecution. The "household" metaphor indicates a close-knit community bound by shared beliefs and mission. Historically, early Christians faced significant persecution, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles and the epistles, where believers were often maligned and accused of various crimes. This statement serves as both a warning and an encouragement, reminding the disciples that their experiences of suffering and rejection are part of their identification with Christ, as seen in1 Peter 4:12-14, where believers are encouraged to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe teacher and master referred to in this verse, who is preparing His disciples for the challenges they will face. 2. DisciplesFollowers of Jesus who are being instructed to expect similar treatment to what Jesus Himself receives. 3. BeelzebulA name used for Satan or a demon, indicating the level of opposition Jesus faced and, by extension, His followers. 4. HouseholdSymbolically represents the community of believers who are part of Jesus' spiritual family. 5. Pharisees and Religious LeadersOften the ones who accused Jesus of being in league with Beelzebul, representing opposition to His ministry. Teaching Points Expectation of OppositionAs followers of Christ, we should expect to face opposition similar to what Jesus faced. Understanding this prepares us for the reality of Christian discipleship. Identity with ChristBeing identified with Christ means sharing in both His sufferings and His mission. This identity is a source of strength and purpose. Perseverance in FaithKnowing that Jesus endured false accusations and persecution encourages us to persevere in our faith despite challenges. Humility in ServiceAs servants of Christ, we are called to humility, recognizing that our role is to emulate our Master, even in suffering. Community SupportThe household of faith provides support and encouragement as we face trials together, reminding us that we are not alone. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Matthew 10:25?
2.How does Matthew 10:25 encourage us to embrace being like our teacher, Jesus?
3.What does "if the head of the house has been called Beelzebul" mean?
4.How can we prepare for persecution as described in Matthew 10:25?
5.How does Matthew 10:25 connect to John 15:20 about servant and master?
6.How can we apply Matthew 10:25 when facing criticism for our faith?
7.What does Matthew 10:25 imply about the relationship between Jesus and His followers?
8.How does Matthew 10:25 address the concept of persecution for believers?
9.Why does Matthew 10:25 compare disciples to their teacher and servants to their master?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10?
11.What is Beelzebub's identity?
12.Matthew 10:23 - Why has Jesus not returned if he promised his disciples they wouldn't finish visiting all the towns of Israel before his coming?
13.Matthew 10:5-6 - Why did Jesus limit the disciples' preaching to Israel first, seemingly contradicting the later worldwide mission in Matthew 28:19?
14.What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).What Does Matthew 10:25 Mean It is enough• Jesus declares, “It is enough”, setting a clear, attainable aim—conformity to Him (2 Peter 1:3;Philippians 3:8). • True contentment flows from measuring life by likeness to Christ rather than worldly success (Galatians 1:10). • His sufficiency sustains believers in every circumstance (Hebrews 13:5–6).
For a disciple to be like his teacher• Discipleship means imitation, not mere information (Luke 6:40;John 13:15). • We adopt His priorities—obedience, compassion, holiness (John 8:31;Romans 8:29). • Christlike conduct authenticates the gospel before the watching world (Matthew 5:16;1 John 2:6).
And a servant like his master• “Servant” highlights chosen humility (John 13:16). • Following Jesus involves lowly tasks and costly obedience (Philippians 2:5-8;Mark 10:45). • Shared service brings shared authority and mission (Matthew 28:18-20;Acts 1:8).
If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul• Leaders accused Jesus of demonic power (Matthew 12:24;Mark 3:22), revealing hostility toward divine truth (Isaiah 53:3;Hebrews 12:3). • Calling Himself “head of the house” affirms His rightful authority over God’s family (Hebrews 3:6).
How much more the members of his household!• Family resemblance guarantees similar treatment; if the Head was slandered, the household will be too (John 15:18-20;2 Timothy 3:12). • Opposition confirms genuine identification with Christ (1 Peter 4:14-16;1 John 3:13). • Being forewarned equips believers to respond with steadfast joy (Romans 12:14;Acts 5:41).
summaryLikeness to Jesus is our sufficient goal. Disciples imitate the Teacher, servants mirror the Master, and members of His household should expect the same opposition He endured. This reality anchors us in His grace, strengthens our witness, and assures us that present sufferings will be eclipsed by future glory with Him (Romans 8:17-18;1 Peter 5:10). (25) It is enough.--Here also we note a tone of grave and tender sympathy, not without the gentle play of feeling which the words seem to betoken. To be as their Master in anything, even in shame and suffering, might well be enough for any scholar. Beelzebub.--The Greek gives the formBeel-zebul. Its history illustrates some interesting phases of Jewish thought. (1.) It appears in the formBaal-zebub, the "Lord of flies" (probably as sending or averting the swarms of flies or locusts that are one of the plagues of the East), as the name of a god worshipped by the Philistines at Ekron, and consulted as an oracle (2Kings 1:2) in cases of disease. (2.) Later Jews, identifying all heathen deities with evil spirits, saw in the god of their nearest and most hated neighbours the chief or prince of those "demons," and in their scorn transformed the name intoBaal-zebel, which would mean "Lord of dung," orBaal-zebul, "Lord of the dwelling"--i.e., of the house of the evil spirits who are the enemies of God. Our Lord's connection of the name with "the master of the house" seems to point to the latter meaning as that present to our Lord's thoughts. The reference is clearly made to the charge that had already been implied inMatthew 9:34. We do not indeed find the name of Beel-zebub there, nor indeed do we meet with the direct application of that name to our Lord anywhere in the Gospel history; but there was obviously but a single step, easily taken, between the language they had actually used and that which is here reported of them. Verse 25. - It is enough ( ἀρκετόν); Matthew 6:34, note. It will quite content him; it is sufficient for his aims and wishes ( Hebrews 13:5: John 14:8). So Talm. Bab., 'Berach.,' 58b, R. Ula comforts Rub Hisda for the desolation of a friend's house which he formerly knew in its prosperity, by reminding him that the temple too is in ruins, and "It is sufficient for the servant that he be as his master ( דיו לעבד שיהא כרבו)." For the disciple. Here (unlike ver. 24) pictured before the mind. That he be. Eventually ( ἵνα γένηται). (For the weakened relic force of ἵνα here, cf. Ellicott on 1 Corinthians 4:3.) As his master, and the servant as his lord. That the pronoun was added to " lord" in ver. 24 was perhaps due to the unconscious desire on the part of the reporter to, avoid any possible ambiguity arising from the familiar phrase ὁ κύριος: in these two clauses the insertion of the pronoun is rather due to the fact that "disciple" and "servant" are both defined by the article. If they have called. A typical example of the treatment his disciples will sometimes receive - complete rejection of their message, with deliberate accusation of the worst of crimes. Observe that it is implied that the opprobrious term had already been used of our Lord, although St. Matthew has not yet related it ( Matthew 12:24). (On Matthew 9:34, cf. note there.) Called. By no mere chance expression, but by purposely giving him the title ( ἐπεκάλεσαν); cf. Hebrews 11:16. The master of thehouse. Hebrews 3:2-6 may be compared, even though not Christ but God is there probably spoken of as the owner of the house. Beelzebub; "Gr. Beel- zebul; and so elsewhere" (Revised Version margin). The original meaning of the title was probably "Lord of flies" ( zebub, 2 Kings 1:3), or possibly "of bees" ( zebul, equivalent to zebar, cf. Neubauer, 'Stud. Bibl.,' 1st series, p. 55); but there cannot but be here a play upon the sense, "Lord of the dwelling" ( zebul, e.g.Isaiah 63:15), and probably a further reference to the similar sound zebel, Neo-Hebr. for "dung" (cf 2 Kings 17:12, and Wetstein's curious note in Delitzsch, on REFERENCE_WORK:Keil & DelitzschJob 30:12).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [It is] enoughἀρκετὸν(arketon)Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 713:Sufficient, enough. From arkeo; satisfactory.forτῷ(tō)Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.a discipleμαθητῇ(mathētē)Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3101:A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.toἵνα(hina)Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.beγένηται(genētai)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.likeὡς(hōs)Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.teacher,διδάσκαλος(didaskalos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320:A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.aὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.servantδοῦλος(doulos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1401:(a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.likeὡς(hōs)Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.master.κύριος(kyrios)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.Ifεἰ(ei)Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.head of the houseοἰκοδεσπότην(oikodespotēn)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3617:A head of a household. From oikos and despotes; the head of a family.has been calledἐπεκάλεσαν(epekalesan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1941:(a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address.Beelzebul,Βεελζεβοὺλ(Beelzeboul)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 954:Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan.how muchπόσῳ(posō)Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4214:How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many).moreμᾶλλον(mallon)Adverb
Strong's 3123:More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.the membersτοὺς(tous)Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.of hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.household!οἰκιακοὺς(oikiakous)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3615:One of a family, whether child or servant. From oikia; familiar, i.e. relatives.
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