Matthew 10:22 And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. 1. Persecution arising because of the Word. 2. False christs and false prophets, which in our day may mean a sceptical friend, an insidious article in a magazine, or merely the dangerous atmosphere of the social circle in which we live. 3. The spiritual weariness which steals over the soul with the lapse of time. We cannot sustain ourselves for ever on the mountains; we must, sooner or later, descend to the plain. Depression ensues, and we find it difficult to struggle on. 4. Trifling with conscience — not necessarily in great matters, but in a number of little matters — omissions or curtailments of daily prayers, neglect of a regular review of conscience, carelessness as to objects on which money is spent, recklessness in intercourse with others. These, and like matters, help forward a dull and inoperative state of conscience, which is itself preparatory to a great failure. (Canon Liddon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.WEB: 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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