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
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