Matthew 10:23 web — But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone thr…

World English Bible

"But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man has come."

— Matthew 10:23, World English Bible

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Matthew 10 — Context

20

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

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"Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

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You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.

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But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man has come.

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"A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

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It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!

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Therefore don't be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.

Matthew 10:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:23 say?
Matthew 10:23 in the World English Bible reads: “But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man has come.”
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 (WEB): “But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man has come.” 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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