But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
But watch out for people, they'll turn you in to the authorities and have you beaten in their places of worship.
Jesus warned his followers that even religious people might become their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In Matthew 10, Jesus is instructing his twelve disciples as he sends them out to preach and perform miracles, warning them about the dangers they will face from hostile authorities. This reflects the first-century Jewish and Roman context, where early followers of Jesus often encountered opposition from religious leaders who saw their message as a threat to traditional practices. Such persecutions included being brought before local councils or synagogues for trial and physical punishment like scourging, which was a common disciplinary measure in that era.
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