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!
Parallel translations
- KJV It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
- BSB It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
- NKJV It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!
- NASB It is enough for the disciple that he may become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they insult the members of his household!
- NLT Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names!
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Quick answer
If Jesus Himself was slandered as 'Beelzebul,' His followers will face worse. Sharing the Master's reproach is part of belonging to His household.
Overview
The opponents called Jesus 'Beelzebul,' attributing His works to Satan (cf. Matt. 12:24). He tells His disciples to expect even harsher accusations. To be reviled with Christ is to be honored, for the servant is conformed to the Master. This reframes persecution as a mark of genuine union with the slandered yet vindicated Lord.
Cross-references & the web
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- Matt 12:24But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
- Luke 11:15But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
- Matt 9:34But the Pharisees said, “By the prince of the demons, he casts out demons.”
- John 7:20The multitude answered, “You have a demon! Who seeks to kill you?”
- Mark 3:22The scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons he casts out the demons.”
- John 8:48Then the Jews answered him, “Don’t we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?”
- John 8:52Then the Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and you say, ‘If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.’
- John 10:20Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”
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