Matthew 10:1-42 ESV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:32

Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.The notable promise, made here for the first time by Christ, is that he will confess those who confess him. The usual limitation on these words is that if one confesses Christ AND REMAINS FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH then, in the judgment, Christ will confess him! However, there is the strongest indication that something much more immediate is meant. True, Jesus did not say WHEN he would... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:33

But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.This is the negative of the proposition stated in the preceding verse; but it is not likely that denial of Christ is limited to any formal, blasphemous remark but pertains to all godlessness, or failure to confess him. People may deny Christ by their works as well as by their words (Titus 1:16). Note how frequently Jesus refers to "MY Father." Disciples were taught to pray "OUR" Father; but throughout... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:34

Think not that I came to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace but a sword.That a sword should be identified with Christ in any sense is a warning of the severity which is one characteristic of his glorious nature. "Behold the goodness and severity of God" (Romans 11:22). One who obeys Christ despite filial or parental opposition feels the edge of that sword. A young woman who maintains her ideals and purity in an office where low standards prevail soon feels that sword in her... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:35

For I came to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.Lines of cleavage between Christ's followers and the world cut sharply through the dearest and most intimate relationships on earth. In every church, almost in every household, there are scars caused by this sword. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:36

And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.It was a "faithful" servant who betrayed William Tyndale to his death. It was the trusted disciple, Judas, who sold his Lord. The long and tragic history of the inquisitions, massacres, and bloody disturbances which have attended the efforts of the faithful to honor and serve the Christ afford countless examples fulfilling the Saviour's words. Even in modern times, every form of discrimination, partiality, bias, preferment, and rejection have... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:37

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.This is one of the "hard sayings" of Christ. Luke's account phrases it even more bluntly: "If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:26). Actually, these accounts (Matthew's and Luke's) have identical meanings; and, by... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:38

And he that doth not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.How does one take his cross? Cross bearing is the assumption of a burden, a task, or an obligation, which one has the power to refuse, but which is willingly received, carried forward, and discharged because of the good to be accomplished and the glory believed to accrue to the name of Christ. The cross, as set forth here, is not a mere ornament nor some unavoidable burden like sickness, old age, or taxes. There are... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:39

He that findeth his life shall lose it; and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.This verse emphatically states the law of true spiritual living. Note the qualification, "for my sake." Whatever good one does, or whatever sacrifice is made, if such is not undertaken for the glory of Christ, it may not claim the reward promised here.Practically all the Ante-Nicene writers hail this verse as the sacred talisman of the martyrs who approached the flame, or the wild beasts, or the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:40

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.These words conclude the charge of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 10:1

Matthew 10:1. And when he had called unto him— The distinction of the sacred writings into chapters and verses, which is a modern invention to facilitate references, has with that advantage many inconveniencies, because it often breaks that thread of discourse, which is the proper clue to lead us into the meaning of what follows. It will be seen how reasonable this reflection is, if we look back to the 36th verse, &c. of the preceding chapter, where we read that Jesus, beholding the... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:32

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:33

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:34

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:35

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:36

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:37

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:39

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 10:40

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 10:1

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