Matthew 10:36
And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
Cross-references
Matthew 24:10 predicts betrayal and hatred among believers — echoing the same idea of internal enmity.
Genesis 4:8-10 recounts Cain murdering Abel — the first instance of household betrayal, prefiguring the familial division Jesus describes.
Genesis 37:17-28 shows Joseph's brothers selling him into slavery — a clear OT example of enemies within one's own family.
2 Samuel 16:11 has David lamenting his son Absalom's attempt on his life — a direct OT parallel to Jesus' warning about household foes.
Job 19:13-19 describes Job's relatives and friends turning against him — a vivid example of household enmity as in Matthew 10:36.
Psalm 41:9 speaks of betrayal by a close friend — often seen as a type of Judas, and here illustrating betrayal from those near.
Jeremiah 12:6 speaks of brethren and father's house dealing treacherously—direct parallel to family betrayal.
Micah 7:6 is the prophetic source Jesus quotes—family members rising against each other, same wording.
Psalm 69:8 laments being a stranger to brothers and mother's children—strong parallel to household foes.
Song of Solomon 1:6 mentions 'my mother's sons were angry with me' — a direct parallel to enemies within one's own household.
John 13:18 cites the betrayal of one who 'ate my bread' — a close associate, mirroring household enemies.
Psalm 27:10 expresses confidence though parents forsake—parallel to family abandonment but with God's care.