Matthew 10:22

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake, etc.]. This is more particularly directed to the apostles themselves, as what is said before regards the followers of Christ in general; for this was to be the lot of the apostles, that they should not only be ill treated in common with others, by their near friends and relations, whose love would be turned into hatred to them, but should be the butt and mark of the malice and wrath of all men; that is, of most men, or of the far greater part of the Jews, even of all wicked men who disbelieved and rejected the Messiah: for that the words are not to be understood in the utmost latitude, without any restriction, is certain; since there would…”

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake--The universality of this hatred would make it evident to them, that since it would not be owing to any temporary excitement, local virulence, or personal prejudice, on the part of their enemies, so no amount of discretion on their part, consistent with entire fidelity to the truth, would avail to stifle that enmity--though it might soften its violence, and in some cases avert the outward manifestations of it. but he that endureth to the end shall be saved--a great saying, repeated, in connection with similar warnings, in the prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem (Mat 24:13); and often reiterated by the apostle as a warning against…”

“Ye shall be hated of all men - That is, of all kinds of people. The human heart would be opposed to them, because it is opposed to Christ. But he that endureth to the end ... - That is, to the end of life, be it longer or shorter. He that bears all these unspeakable sufferings, and who does not shrink and apostatize, will give decisive evidence of attachment to me, and shall enter into heaven. See Revelation 3:21-22. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Of all men - That know not God. Mat 24:13. Matthew 10:23”

“shall be hated: Mat 24:9; Isa 66:5, Isa 66:6; Luk 6:22; Joh 7:7, Joh 15:18, Joh 15:19, Joh 17:14; Jo1 3:13 for: Mat 10:39, Mat 5:11; Joh 15:21; Act 9:16; Co2 4:11; Rev 2:3 but: Mat 24:13; Dan 12:12, Dan 12:13; Mar 13:13; Luk 8:15; Rom 2:7; Gal 6:9; Heb 3:14; Heb 6:11; Jam 1:12; Jde 1:20, Jde 1:21; Rev 2:7, Rev 2:10, Rev 2:17, Rev 2:26, Rev 3:21 Matthew 10:23”