Matthew 10:23 bbe — But when they are cruel to you in one town, go in flight to another: for truly, I say to you, You will not have gone th…

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"But when they are cruel to you in one town, go in flight to another: for truly, I say to you, You will not have gone through the towns of Israel before the Son of man comes."

— Matthew 10:23, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 10 — Context

Because it is not you who say the words, but the Spirit of your Father in you.

And brother will give up brother to death, and the father his child: and children will go against their fathers and mothers, and put them to death.

And you will be hated by all men because of my name: but he who is strong to the end will have salvation.

But when they are cruel to you in one town, go in flight to another: for truly, I say to you, You will not have gone through the towns of Israel before the Son of man comes.

A disciple is not greater than his master, or a servant than his lord.

It is enough for the disciple that he may be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have given the name Beelzebub to the master of the house, how much more to those of his house!

Have, then, no fear of them: because nothing is covered which will not come to light, or secret which will not be made clear.

Matthew 10:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:23 say?

Matthew 10:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But when they are cruel to you in one town, go in flight to another: for truly, I say to you, You will not have gone through the towns of Israel before the Son of man comes.”

Where is Matthew 10:23 in the Bible?

Matthew 10:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 23.

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 10:23.

What translation should I read Matthew 10:23 in?

Matthew 10:23 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 10:23?

Matthew 10:23 reads (BBE): “But when they are cruel to you in one town, go in flight to another: for truly, I say to you, You will not have gone through the towns of Israel before the Son of man comes.” 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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