Matthew Chapter 10 · Verse 22

Authorized King James Version

Study PDF

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔσεσθε ye shall G2071
ἔσεσθε ye shall
Strong's: G2071
Word #: 2 of 16
will be
μισούμενοι be hated G3404
μισούμενοι be hated
Strong's: G3404
Word #: 3 of 16
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
ὑπὸ of G5259
ὑπὸ of
Strong's: G5259
Word #: 4 of 16
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
πάντων all G3956
πάντων all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 5 of 16
all, any, every, the whole
διὰ men for G1223
διὰ men for
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 6 of 16
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὄνομά name's sake G3686
ὄνομά name's sake
Strong's: G3686
Word #: 8 of 16
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
μου· my G3450
μου· my
Strong's: G3450
Word #: 9 of 16
of me
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 10 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δὲ but G1161
δὲ but
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 11 of 16
but, and, etc
ὑπομείνας endureth G5278
ὑπομείνας endureth
Strong's: G5278
Word #: 12 of 16
to stay under (behind), i.e., remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e., bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
εἰς to G1519
εἰς to
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 13 of 16
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τέλος he that G5056
τέλος he that
Strong's: G5056
Word #: 14 of 16
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitel
οὗτος the end G3778
οὗτος the end
Strong's: G3778
Word #: 15 of 16
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
σωθήσεται shall be saved G4982
σωθήσεται shall be saved
Strong's: G4982
Word #: 16 of 16
to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

Analysis & Commentary

Jesus predicts universal hatred: 'ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved' (και εσεσθε μισουμενοι υπο παντων δια το ονομα μου ο δε υπομεινας εις τελος ουτος σωθησεται). 'Hated of all men' indicates widespread, not isolated, persecution. 'For my name's sake' (δια το ονομα μου) clarifies: hatred stems from identification with Christ, not personal flaws. Jesus' name represents His person, authority, and claims. Allegiance to Him provokes hostility. Yet Jesus promises: 'he that endureth to the end shall be saved.' Endurance (υπομεινας, remaining under pressure) to 'the end' (εις τελος, completion) proves genuine faith. This doesn't teach salvation by works but emphasizes that genuine faith perseveres. True believers endure; false professors fall away under pressure.

Historical Context

Early Christians faced widespread persecution: Jewish opposition, Roman suspicion, popular hostility. They were blamed for disasters, accused of atheism (rejecting pagan gods), charged with immorality (misunderstanding communion). Tacitus described them as 'hated for their abominations.' Sustained persecution tested faith: some apostatized to save lives; others endured to martyrdom. Church fathers wrestled with how to treat those who denied Christ under persecution then sought readmission. The passage became crucial: endurance indicates salvation; apostasy reveals false profession.

Questions for Reflection