Matthew 24:10

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

Cross-references

In Matthew 10:21, Jesus predicts family betrayals — a specific form of the betrayal among believers that he expands in Matthew 24:10.

In Matthew 10:35, Jesus says he brings family divisions — the kind of hatred and betrayal that leads to the falling away in Matthew 24:10.

In Matthew 10:35, Jesus brings family divisions — aligning with the betrayal and hatred among close relations in Matthew 24:10.

Matthew 11:6 pronounces blessing on those not offended by Jesus — the same offense here, warning of the danger.

Matthew 13:21 describes those who fall away when persecution arises — the exact scenario of being offended here.

In Matthew 26:21-24, Jesus identifies Judas as the betrayer — a specific instance of the general betrayal and hatred foretold here.

Matthew 26:31–34 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 26:31-34 shows Peter's denial and disciples scattering — a specific fulfillment of the predicted offense and betrayal.

Mark 4:17 Parallel

Mark 4:17 parallels the rocky ground hearers who stumble at tribulation — the same cause of offense here.

In 2 Timothy 1:15, Paul reports that all in Asia deserted him — a fulfillment of the betrayal and hatred among believers Jesus warned about in Matthew 24:10.

In 2 Timothy 4:10, Demas deserts Paul for love of the world — a specific example of the apostasy and betrayal Jesus prophesied in Matthew 24:10.

In 2 Timothy 4:16, Paul says all deserted him at his defense — another instance of the betrayal and abandonment Jesus predicted in Matthew 24:10.

John 6:66 Prophetic fulfillment

In John 6:66, many disciples turn away and no longer follow Jesus — a direct historical instance of the widespread apostasy Jesus predicts in Matthew 24:10.

Luke 21:16 Parallel

Luke 21:16 lists betrayal by parents, siblings, and friends — a fuller description of the betrayal and hatred mentioned in Matthew 24:10.

Mark 13:12 Parallel

Mark 13:12 specifies family betrayals leading to death, offering a detailed parallel to the falling away and hatred here.

Luke 12:53 Parallel

Luke 12:53 predicts family divisions — a specific form of the betrayal and hatred among close relations described here.

Zechariah 11:6 prophesies God causing each to fall into the hand of his neighbor, directly paralleling the betrayal and hatred among neighbors here.

John 16:1 Parallel

John 16:1 gives the purpose of Jesus' warnings: to keep disciples from falling away — directly addressing the stumbling here.

John 6:60 Parallel

In John 6:60, disciples grumble at Jesus' hard teaching, stumbling — the same offense that leads to the apostasy Jesus predicts here.

2 Peter 2:2 Parallel

2 Peter 2:2 adds that many follow false teachers into sensuality, causing blasphemy — a specific form of the apostasy mentioned here.

Micah 7:6 Parallel

Micah 7:6 adds family members turning against each other, mirroring the hatred and betrayal among close relations in Matthew 24:10.

Revelation 20:4 shows those who remained faithful through tribulation, contrasting with those who fall away here.

Isaiah 9:21 Parallel

Isaiah 9:21 portrays internal strife among God's people (Manasseh vs. Ephraim), paralleling the mutual hatred and betrayal in Matthew 24:10.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 encourages believers not to be moved by afflictions, showing suffering is destined — contrasting with the falling away predicted here.

John 6:67 Parallel

In John 6:67, after the desertion, Jesus asks the twelve if they will also leave — highlighting the remnant amid the betrayal described in Matthew 24:10.

John 6:61 Parallel

In John 6:61, Jesus perceives their offense and asks if they take offense — directly related to the stumbling that causes the falling away in Matthew 24:10.

Micah 7:5 Parallel

Micah 7:5 warns against trusting neighbors and friends, echoing the betrayal and loss of trust described in Matthew 24:10.