Bible Commentary

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. 20. the Spirit of your Father ] The Christian “apologist” shall not stand alone. The same Spirit instructs him which inspires the universal Church. St Paul experienced this consolation: “At my first answer no man stood with me. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:20”

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. 19. take no thought how or what ye shall speak ] Curiously enough this has been quoted as if it justified want of preparation for sermons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:19”

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 18. governors ] Such as Felix and Festus at Csarea, the Prtors or Duumviri at Philippi (Act 16:20), the Politarchs at Thessalonica (Act 17:6). kings ] As Herod Agrippa or the Roman Emperor. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:18”

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 17. beware of men ] Perhaps with a reference to the serpents and the doves, which shun the approach of men; but comp. ch. Mat 17:22, “The Son of Man shall be betrayed into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:17”

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 16. as sheep in the midst of wolves ] Clemens Rom., who quotes these words, adds to them: “Then Peter answered and said, If then the wolves rend the sheep? but Jesus said … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:16”

Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. 15. Comp. ch. Mat 11:24. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 15. In the day of judgment] Or, punishment, – . Perhaps not meaning the day … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:15”

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 14. shake off the dust of your feet ] as St Paul did at Antioch in Pisidia, Act 13:51. The cities of Israel that rejected the Gospel should be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:14”

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. Verse 13. If that house be worthy] If that family be proper for a preacher to lodge in, and the master be ready to embrace the message of salvation. Your peace] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:13”

And when ye come into a house, salute it. 12. when ye come into a house ] Translate, when ye are entering into the house, i. e. the house of him who is indicated as “worthy.” The injunction to remain in the same house was, perhaps, partly to avoid feasting from house to house, partly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:12”

And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. Mat 10:11 And there abide. Why? (1) That they might not appear changeable: (2) That they might not hurt the feelings of their first host; (3) That they might not incur the charge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 10:11”