Here in Matthew 10:25 we find a condensed escalation of an earlier accusation (Matthew 9:34), namely where Jesus was said to have healed through the power of Satan (Matthew 12:24) and that he was possessed by Beelzebul (Mark 2:22; John 7:20,John 8:48–52, John 10:20; see also Matthew 11:18).1
Matthew 10:25 alludes to accusations (Matthew 9:34) that Jesus healed through the power of Satan (Matthew 12:24) and that he was possessed by Beelzebul (Mark 2:22; John 7:20,John 8:48–52,John 10:20; see also Matthew 11:18).
24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.