For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.

Even thy brethren ... have dealt treacherously with thee - as in Christ's case (; ; : cf. ; ; ; ). Godly faithfulness is sure to provoke the ungodly even of one's own family.

Called a multitude after thee - (, "Like the lion ... when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him"). Jerome translates, 'cry after thee with a loud (literally, full) voice.'

Believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee - (, "He that hateth dissembleth with his lips ... when he speaketh fair, believe him not").

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