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Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 10:1-20

Matthew 10:1-20 Jesus giving His Power to His Followers. Note: I. The work Christ's followers were to do. They were to do the mysterious work which the Master had done, and to preach as both He and John had preached. They were sent forth to do and to serve, but were done by and served as they went. Having been entrusted with the responsibility of a great message, and furnished with a power which was the envy and amazement of all, there ought to be an elevation of their consciousness into some... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Matthew 10:16

DISCOURSE: 1343WISDOM AND INNOCENCE TO BE UNITEDMatthew 10:16. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.IT is a favourite idea with many, that a great part of the Scriptures was written for those only of the Apostolic age; and that it is improper for us to apply to ourselves what was delivered to them. Now we readily grant that some things had a peculiar and primary reference to the Apostles, and to others of that day; and... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Matthew 10:16

send The scope of Matthew 10:16-23 reaches beyond the personal ministry of the twelve, covering in a general sense the sphere of service during the present age. Matthew 10:23 has in view the preaching of the remnant. Isaiah 1:9. (See Scofield "Isaiah 1:9- :") in the tribulation Psalms 2:5. See Scofield "Psalms 2:5- :". and immediately preceding the return of Christ in glory ; Deuteronomy 30:3; Acts 1:9-11. See Scofield "Deuteronomy 30:3- :". The remnant then will not have gone over the cities... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Matthew 10:1-42

Shall we turn now in our bibles to the tenth chapter of the gospel of Matthew?In the beginning of the tenth chapter we find Christ sending His disciples out, telling them to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. But in the fact that He is sending them to go, in the first part of chapter ten, makes the last verse of chapter nine quite significant. For in the last verse of chapter nine, Jesus said to His disciples: "Pray ye therefore the Lord of harvest, that he will send forth labourers... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:1-42

Matthew 10:1 . He called to him his twelve disciples. Jesus chose twelve that they might sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:30. And that they might be the twelve foundations and gates of his church. Revelation 21:12-14. But this preference to the twelve did not hinder the extraordinary powers of the Spirit from being conferred on other apostolic men. And who would have thought, when they left their nets, that they should fill eternal thrones? Believer, take... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 10:16

Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth.Christ foretells coming evils and persecutions to His apostles(1) that they may learn His foreknowledge;(2) that they may not suppose such things happen through lack of power in their Master;(3) that they may not be suddenly overcome;(4) that they may not be troubled at the time of the Cross. (Chrysostom.)The forlorn hopeAlbanus, the Captain-General of the army of Charles V., had four hundred stout and resolute youths, who were prodigal of life and devoted... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 10:16

16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Ver. 16. Behold, I send you forth, &c. ] This might seem incredible to the disciples, since they were sent among the "lost sheep of Israel." But strange though it seem, it is not so strange as true. Look for it therefore. "Behold:" Christ was in no such danger from Herod, that fox, as from those wolves the Pharisees. As sheep in the midst of wolves ] Who would make it... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 10:16

as sheep: Luke 10:3, Acts 20:29 wise: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:13, Luke 21:15, Romans 16:19, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians 5:15-Esther :, Colossians 1:9, Colossians 4:5 harmless: or, simple, Romans 16:18, Romans 16:19, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 8:20, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Philippians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Reciprocal: Genesis 8:8 - a dove Genesis 23:17 - made sure Genesis 32:7 - and he Genesis 32:8 - General Genesis... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 10:16

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.Luke 10:3. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 10:5-42

§ 57. CHARGE TO THE APOSTLES, Matthew 10:5-42 . The unity of this discourse demonstrates the oneness of its delivery, a point disputed by Olshausen and others. It consists properly of three parts. The first (Matthew 10:5-15) directs their demeanour during this present trial mission. The second (Matthew 10:16-23) predicts their trials and persecutions through their whole apostolate. The third (Matthew 10:24-42) states the duty of suffering, the struggle to ensue, and the results, namely,... read more