L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 10:1-42
When He instructs us to pray, He fully intends to answer such prayer, as we see now in His sending forth His twelve disciples. It is precious to see Him exercising authority to communicate authority to them over evil spirits, sickness and disease; for He is far more than God's servant: He is Lord. In fact, He sends forth the very servants whom He had instructed to pray that He would send labourers into His harvest. The names are given here in groups of two. Simon Peter is called "the first"'... read more
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Matthew 10:1-42
7. The Messengers of the Kingdom. CHAPTER 10 1. The Twelve Disciples. (Matthew 10:1-4 .) 2. Their Commission. (Matthew 10:5-15 .) 3. Persecutions Promised. (Matthew 10:16-23 .) 4. Words of Encouragement.(Matthew 10:24-33 .) 5. Not Peace but the Sword. (Matthew 10:34-36 .) 6. True Discipleship and Rewards. (Matthew 10:37-42 .) We learn now how our Lord, who is truly the Lord of the Harvest, sends forth the laborers. He does it as the King, who came to offer the Kingdom to Israel. He... read more