Matthew 10:25

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?

Cross-references

In Matthew 9:34, the Pharisees accuse Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebub — the specific slander Jesus refers to in his warning.

In Matthew 12:24, the Pharisees again accuse Jesus of using Beelzebub — another example of the master being slandered.

Matthew 5:11 promises blessing for those reviled — directly parallel to the persecution Jesus says disciples will face.

Matthew 11:18 shows John the Baptist accused of having a demon — the same accusation Jesus warns disciples they will receive.

Mark 3:22 Parallel

In Mark 3:22, the scribes from Jerusalem accuse Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebub — a parallel account of the slander Jesus mentions.

Luke 11:15 Parallel

Luke 11:15 records the same accusation that Jesus casts out demons by Beelzebul, directly paralleling the insult mentioned here.

Romans 15:3 Parallel

In Romans 15:3, Christ bore reproach for others; disciples likewise follow His example of suffering slander.

Acts 24:5 Parallel

In Acts 24:5, Paul is called a ringleader and troublemaker — an example of being maligned as the master was.

Acts 8:1 Parallel

In Acts 8:1, the great persecution scattering the church demonstrates the fulfillment of Jesus' words about household being maligned.

Acts 5:33 Parallel

In Acts 5:33, the Sanhedrin's fury and desire to kill apostles shows the exact hostility Jesus predicted for His followers.

John 17:14 Parallel

In John 17:14, the world hates disciples because they are not of the world, just as Jesus is not — directly fulfilling His warning here.

John 13:16 Parallel

John 13:16 declares a servant is not greater than his master — directly parallels the disciple/teacher analogy in Matthew 10:25.

In 2 Corinthians 6:8, Paul lists slander and dishonor as part of apostolic experience — mirroring Jesus' prediction here.

In Hebrews 12:3, Jesus endured hostility; believers are to consider Him — directly connecting disciple to teacher in suffering.

In Hebrews 13:13, believers are called to bear reproach with Christ — the same call to share in His rejection.

2 Kings 1:2 Historical context

2 Kings 1:2 mentions Baal-zebub, the Philistine god from which the name Beelzebul derives, providing background for the insult used here.

Luke 7:33 Parallel

Luke 7:33 records John being accused of having a demon — same accusation Jesus says disciples will endure.

Luke 6:40 Parallel

Luke 6:40 states a disciple will be like his teacher — a direct parallel to the opening of Matthew 10:25.

Mark 10:39 Parallel

Mark 10:39 promises disciples will drink the same cup and share Jesus’ baptism — directly links to suffering as the master suffered.

In 1 Peter 2:12, believers are also slandered but respond with good deeds, echoing the disciples' experience of being maligned like their master.

John 10:20 Related theme

John 10:20 repeats the accusation that Jesus has a demon and is insane, directly paralleling the master being called Beelzebul.

John 8:52 Related theme

John 8:52 has the Jews again claiming Jesus has a demon, consistent with the pattern of demonization described here.

John 8:48 Related theme

John 8:48 records the charge that Jesus has a demon, echoing the Beelzebul accusation and showing how the master was slandered.

John 7:20 Related theme

In John 7:20, the crowd says Jesus has a demon — a similar accusation to being called Beelzebul, reinforcing the pattern of rejection.