You will be hated by everyone because of Jesus.
Matthew 10:22 says: "You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.”
Jesus clearly prepares His disciples for rejection, persecution, and hatred for bearing His name. This declaration is not meant to discourage, but to fortify believers with the truth that enduring faith in the midst of adversity leads to salvation. The cost of following Jesus is high, but the reward is eternal.
Jesus reiterates this in John 15:18–19: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first… I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” Following Christ means being set apart, and such distinction invites hostility from a world that rejects the truth.
True salvation is given to those who remain faithful and obedient to God throughout their lives. As Hebrews 10:36 encourages: "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
Faith is not passive belief—it is proven through love, obedience, and endurance. Jesus says in John 14:23: "Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”
And Revelation 2:10 powerfully reminds us: "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”
Only those who love God with all their heart and soul, obey the commands of Jesus, and do the will of God can truly and deeply understand the meaning of Matthew 10:22.
The path to salvation is narrow, marked by endurance, unwavering love, and unshakable obedience—qualities seen in those who truly follow Christ to the end.
