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G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:1-42

As a result of this, the King calls, equips, and sends forth His disciples. No work can be done to extend His Kingdom that is not the direct outcome of His compassion. To men in communion with that compassion He first says, "Pray," and then, "Go." This is the perpetual order of the messengers and missionaries of His Kingdom-Compassion, Prayer, Service. These men are to proclaim the Kingdom, and to accompany the proclamation with signs. The measure of their service is to be the measure of... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 10:1-24

Sending out the Twelve Matthew 10:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Scripture for this study opens with the statement, "And when He had called unto Him His twelve disciples." We want to speak of the facts that lie hidden away in these words. 1. The Lord needs special men for special tasks. Somehow or other we believe just what is written: "And to every man his work." God does not say, Anybody and everybody rush out and get busy: He says, to this one, Do this; and that one, Do that. Everybody's... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 10:24-42

The Disciple and His Lord Matthew 10:24-42 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We thought it well to present seven names by which the children of God are known in the New Testament. 1. The first name we shall mention is "disciple." That is the word used in the first verse of our Scripture lesson. The word really means "learner." We are familiar with Mary and her sister Martha. Mary had this distinction that she sat at Jesus' feet and heard His Word. Martha, to the contrary, was cumbered about many things.... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:4

A CHAPTER IN HUMAN BIOGRAPHY‘Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.’ Matthew 10:4 There is an awful and fascinating interest about the history of Judas; he stands in such a fearful solitude, his sin is so terribly unique, that the mind is irresistibly drawn to him. I. Early opportunity.—Called to be an apostle. Separated from the world to be a companion of Christ, and a witness of His work and sufferings. Sharing too in the prayers of Christ (see St. Luke 6:12-1 Chronicles :). II. Growth in... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:12

THE SALUTATION OF PEACE‘And when ye come into an house, salute it.’ Matthew 10:12 In the only Service of our Prayer Book which is provided for private ministration,—if we except Private Baptism, and the communion for the Sick,—the command expressly runs, ‘When any person is sick, notice shall be given thereof to the Minister of the Parish, who coming into the sick person’s house, shall say, Peace be to this house, and to all that dwell in it.’ The Minister is to say it with a humble... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:23

A COUNSEL OF PRUDENCE‘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.’ Matthew 10:23 The text is a counsel of prudence. The Gospel is no hare-brained or star-gazing enthusiasm, but a religion sober, healthful, and sensible, taking account of circumstances, discriminating between means and ends, embracing in its view time as well as eternity, the life that now is as well as that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 10:1

‘And he called to him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.’ It is apparent that the twelve had already been appointed by this stage. This was a sign of the future that Jesus saw as ahead. Unlike the other prophets He would not just come and go, to be replaced by another. Some of the prophets did establish groups of disciples (e.g. 1 Kings 20:35; 2 Kings 2:3; 2 Kings 2:5; 2 Kings 2:7; 2... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 10:1-8

The Selection And Sending Out of The Apostles (9:35-10:8). While the speech is clearly one whole, it is also divided up into smaller sections each of which forms a chiasmus. In this the first smaller section the Apostles are commissioned, given authority and named in the light of the needs of lost sheep of the house of Israel. This smaller section can be analysed as follows; a Jesus goes throughout their towns preaching the Good News of the Kingly Rule of Heaven and (as the Servant - Matthew... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 10:1-42

Jesus Appoints and Sends Out The Twelve To Proclaim The Kingly Rule of Heaven With Admonitions, Warnings And Final Promises (9:35-11:1). In this section Jesus appoints and sends out His twelve Apostles. His purpose for them is that they might proclaim the Kingly Rule of Heaven, and reveal its presence on earth by the signs and miracles that will result as they evangelise (Matthew 10:1; Matthew 10:7-8). But He is full aware that their message will only be accepted by the minority as He has made... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 10:2-4

‘Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the public servant; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.’ In Matthew 9:37-38 the prayer of all the disciples had to be for the sending out of labourers into the harvest, but such prayer is always dangerous. For the one... read more

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