Matthew 10:18 net — And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles.

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"And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles."

— Matthew 10:18, NET Bible

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Matthew 10 — Context

15

I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town!

16

Persecution of Disciples“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

17

Beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues.

18

And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles.

19

Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time.

20

For it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

21

“Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against parents and have them put to death.

Matthew 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:18 say?
Matthew 10:18 in the NET Bible reads: “And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles.”
Where is Matthew 10:18 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 18.
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 10:18.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:18 in?
Matthew 10:18 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 10:18?
Matthew 10:18 reads (NET): “And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles.” 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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