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?
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Gill's Exposition
Fear them not, therefore,.... That is, be not afraid of men, and of their reproaches and revilings; which our Lord intimates would do them no more hurt, than they did him, and which in a little while…
The disciple is not above his master ... - That is, you must expect the same treatment which I have received. They have called me, your Master and Teacher, Beelzebub, the prince of the devils (see Mat…
All these verses relate to the sufferings of Christ's ministers in their work, which they are here taught to expect, and prepare for; they are directed also how to bear them, and how to go on with…
Cambridge Bible
Beelzebub The MSS. vary between Beelzebul and Beelzebub.
Beelzebub, or Baal Zebub= "Lord of flies," i. e. "averter of flies," a serious plague in hot countries. By a slight change of letter the Jews…
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