Matthew 10:17 kjv — But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

King James Version

"But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;"

— Matthew 10:17, King James Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

14

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

15

Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

16

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

17

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

18

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

19

But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

20

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Matthew 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:17 say?
Matthew 10:17 in the King James Version reads: “But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;”
Where is Matthew 10:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 17.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:17 in?
Matthew 10:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 10:17?
Matthew 10:17 reads (KJV): “But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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