Bible Strands
Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the Twelve as he commissions them for mission, mid-warning about the persecution that will follow obedience.
The words — μισοὺμενοι (misoumenoi), present passive participle of μισέω, renders the hatred as continuous and imposed, not a one-time event.
The thread — The identical "endure to the end" clause recurs in Matthew 24:13; James 1:12 and Revelation 2:10 pair perseverance under trial with a promised reward.
Why it lands — The verse removes the assumption that universal hatred signals failure; it redefines endurance itself as the condition of being saved.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Cross-references
- Matthew 24:13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
- James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
- Mark 13:13 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
- Matthew 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
- 1 John 3:13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
- Matthew 24:9 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
- Romans 2:7 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
- Hebrews 6:11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
- John 17:14 I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.