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Matthew 10:23 Ā· KJV

"But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come."

King James Version

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Passage Context

21And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
22And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
23But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
24The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
25It 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?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle persecution or criticism?

2

What does it mean for you to flee from difficult situations?

3

When have you felt the need to move on from a challenging environment?

Life Application

perseverance

Learn to recognize when to stand firm and when to seek a new path in difficult situations.

courage

Be bold in sharing your faith, even when faced with challenges.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

Jesus foretells the challenges his followers will face, which aligns with the prophecies about the suffering of the Messiah.

See also: Matthew 24:9

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