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Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 10:16

The Perils of Apostleship. The basis of the apostles' conduct: v. 16. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Their attention is called to the importance of His instructions. I send you, emphatic; He, the promised Prophet, makes use of His power in commissioning them as His assistants; in the midst of dangerous circumstances His gracious protection would attend them. Due to the natural depravity of men and the hatred... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 10:17-18

The enmity of men: v. 17. But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues. v. 18. And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. Be on your guard against such men as might turn out to be wolves in disguise. Do not, in general, trust yourselves to men, beware of confiding trustfulness, which delivers you into their power, John 2:24. A cordial aloofness may sound like... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 10:19-20

Counsel against anxiety: v. 19. But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak, for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. v. 20. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Since such persecutions, such trials, will come, since that fact is established, make your preparations accordingly, put your heart and mind in a condition which will enable you to stand the ordeal. Anxious, worrying thoughts argue... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 10:21-22

Persecution in the family circle: v. 21. And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child; and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. v. 22. And ye shall be hated of all men for My name's sake. But he that endureth to the end shall be saved. The indescribable depravity of man's heart, causing such hatred of the purity of the Gospel, severing the closest natural ties, turning the members of the same household into... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 10:23-25

Advice and comfort during persecutions: v. 23. But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another; for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel till the Son of Man be come. v. 24. The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. v. 25. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master and the servant as his lord. If they have called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of His household!... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 10:26-27

Fearless Confession of Christ Demanded. v. 26. Fear them not therefore; for there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. v. 27. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light; and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. Have no fear, is the key-note of this section. Do not let fear, which is natural under the circumstances, overpower you, since they that are your enemies and try to harm you, are human beings. Take the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 10:1-4

SECOND SECTIONCHRIST MANIFESTING HIMSELF AS KING.—A. AS SHEPHERD OF HIS PEOPLE, IN SENDING TO THE SCATTERED SHEEP HIS TWELVE APOSTLES, ENDOWED WITH THE POWER OF HIS SPIRIT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.Matthew 10:0 (Mark 3:13-19; Mark 6:7-11; Luke 9:1-5, etc.)Contents:—The first evangelistic journey of the Lord had led through the mountains of Galilee; the second, across the sea to the country of the Gadarenes. On His third journey, the Lord visits the populous cities... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 10:5-10

2. The Mission, the Message, and the promised Support. Matthew 10:5-105These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles,12 and into any [a] city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead,13 cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 10:11-15

3. Special Direction of the Apostles to pious households. Reception and Rejection. Matthew 10:11-1511And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. 12And when ye come into a [the, τήν] house, salute it. 13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 10:16-18

4. Trials waiting the Messengers of Jesus. “Among wolves.” Matthew 10:16-1816Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless [simple]18 as doves. 17But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils [συνέδρια, spiritual tribunals], and they will scourge you in their synagogues [as supposed heretics]; 18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings [secular tribunals]19 for my sake, for a testimony [μαρτύριον] against... read more

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