Matthew 10:21 nasb — "Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them…

NASB

""Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death."

— Matthew 10:21, NASB

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Matthew 10 — Context

18

and you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.

19

"But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.

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"For it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

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"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.

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"You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.

23

"But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes.

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"A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

Matthew 10:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:21 say?
Matthew 10:21 in the NASB reads: “"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.”
Where is Matthew 10:21 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 21.
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 10:21.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:21 in?
Matthew 10:21 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 10:21?
Matthew 10:21 reads (NASB): “"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.” 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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