Matthew 10:22
and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This page isn't yet indexed by search engines.
The "end" Jesus speaks of isn't just the end of your life, but the completion of your faithful journey through trials. It emphasizes that salvation isn't a past event, but a future hope realized by those who persevere in their trust and confession of Him.
Jesus is warning his disciples about the intense opposition they will face for following Him, even within their own families. He tells them that this hatred will be universal and rooted in their association with His name. But He immediately offers a powerful encouragement: those who remain faithful to the end, through all the persecution, will ultimately be saved.
Jesus doesn't sugarcoat it: His followers will be hated. Why is opposition to Christ so universal?
Jesus warns His disciples that they will face widespread animosity. This isn't about personal failings or disliked behaviors; it's a direct consequence of aligning with Him. The world, fundamentally opposed to God's ways, will naturally reject and hate those who represent Christ and His name. This hatred isn't random; it stems from the core conflict between the kingdom of God and the systems of the world. It's a sign that you're truly following Jesus when the world pushes back.
Facing hatred can feel overwhelming. But Jesus offers a powerful promise to those who persevere.
The second part of Jesus' statement provides the antidote to the fear of hatred: endurance. The phrase 'endures to the end' signifies persistent faithfulness, not just a temporary struggle. It means holding onto your belief and commitment to Christ through all circumstances, until the very end of life or the culmination of God's plan. This unwavering perseverance is the evidence of true saving faith. The reward isn't just an abstract future hope, but the assurance of entering into God's kingdom and experiencing His salvation in its fullest sense.
Understand the original words
miseō · Greek Verb/Participle
An attitude or state of intense hostility, opposition, or malice directed toward individuals or groups, frequently associated with the world's reaction to the gospel.
onoma · Greek Noun
The fundamental identity, authority, and character of God or Christ; to act for His name’s sake is to act in alignment with His revealed glory and mission.
hypomenō · Greek Verb
To remain steadfast, persevere, or stand firm under testing or suffering; it implies staying the course in faith despite opposition.
sōzō · Greek Verb
The ultimate state of being rescued from divine judgment, sin, and death through faith in Christ; it is both a present reality and a future hope.
This verse speaks to the intense, pervasive opposition followers of Christ would face from all quarters simply for bearing His name. The promise of salvation is directly tied to unwavering perseverance through such hatred and suffering until the very end of life's trials.
c. AD 30— this verse
Jesus Commissions the Twelve Apostles
Jesus sends out his twelve disciples to preach the coming of the kingdom, granting them authority to heal and cast out demons. He warns them of the intense opposition and rejection they will face from both Jewish and Gentile authorities.
c. AD 30-33
Early Apostolic Ministry and Persecution
The apostles begin their ministry, facing increasing hostility and persecution, particularly from Jewish religious leaders. This period sees the first instances of believers being arrested, beaten, and even killed for their faith.
c. AD 33-36
Stephen's Martyrdom
The first Christian martyr, Stephen, is stoned to death by a Jewish mob, illustrating the extreme danger faced by early followers of Jesus. This event triggers wider persecution and the scattering of believers.
c. AD 40s-50s
Paul's Missionary Journeys
The Apostle Paul travels extensively, spreading the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. His ministry is marked by frequent opposition, riots, imprisonment, and threats of violence.
This passage is a parallel account from Mark, emphasizing the same promise of salvation for those who endure suffering for Jesus' sake.
John 15:18-19Jesus directly addresses the reason for the world's hatred: it's because believers belong to Him, not because of anything they've done wrong.
Romans 8:35-37This passage echoes the idea of enduring extreme hardship, assuring believers that their struggles don't separate them from God's love and ultimate victory through Christ.
1 Peter 4:12-13Peter frames persecution and hatred as a shared experience among believers, urging them not to be surprised but to rejoice as they share in Christ's sufferings.
Revelation 2:10This verse offers direct encouragement from Jesus to a church facing persecution, repeating the command to be faithful and promising a crown of life to those who endure.
barnesMatthew 10:22: "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."
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 ent…
pulpitMatthew 10:22: "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."
Verse 22. - And ye shall be hated. For no little time (ἔσεσθε μισούμενοι). "Suffering sometimes becomes as a reward for debug. You read of the heifers which brought home the ark out of the Philistines' country, that, when they brought the ark home, the Israelites took the heifers and offered them up to God, as a sacrifice (1 Samuel 6:14). 'Why so?' saith one. 'It is an ill requi…
The "end" Jesus speaks of isn't just the end of your life, but the completion of your faithful journey through trials. It emphasizes that salvation isn't a past event, but a future hope realized by those who persevere in their trust and confession of Him.
Jesus is warning his disciples about the intense opposition they will face for following Him, even within their own families. He tells them that this hatred will be universal and rooted in their association with His name. But He immediately offers a powerful encouragement: those who remain faithful to the end, through all the persecution, will ultimately be saved.
Jesus is warning his disciples about the intense opposition they will face for following Him, even within their own families. He tells them that this hatred will be universal and rooted in their association with His name. But He immediately offers a powerful encouragement: those who remain faithful to the end, through all the persecution, will ultimately be saved.
Get the original Greek and Hebrew, verse-by-verse context, and related passages inside the app.
Ask a follow-up
Ask Sola things like:
Live chat about Matthew 10:22 is available in the Sola app.
c. AD 60s
Persecution Under Nero
Emperor Nero scapegoats Christians for the Great Fire of Rome, leading to brutal and widespread persecution. Many believers are tortured and executed, highlighting the severe consequences of remaining faithful.
"and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." — The "end" Jesus speaks of isn't just the end of your life, but the completion of your faithful journey through trials. It emphasizes that salvation isn't a past event, but a future hope realized by t…
