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Matthew 10

BSB·42 verses ·New Testament
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1AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → callingπροσκαλεσάμενοςproskalesamenos — to call upon, summon, inviteG4341 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → disciples to Him, Jesus gave themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → authority overἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκαθάρτωνakathartōn — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritsπνευμάτωνpneumatōn — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, so thatὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → they could drive them outἐκβάλλεινekballein — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → healθεραπεύεινtherapeuein — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → everyπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → diseaseνόσονnoson — disease, illness, sicknessG3554 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sicknessμαλακίανmalakian — Weakness, sickness, infirmityG3119 — Full Word Study →. 2Theseταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → areἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → namesὀνόματάonomata — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of theΤῶνTōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλωνapostolōn — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study →: firstπρῶτοςprōtos — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → SimonΣίμωνSimōn — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study →, calledλεγόμενοςlegomenos — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → AndrewἈνδρέαςAndreas — Man, strongG406 — Full Word Study →; JamesἸάκωβοςIakōbos — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → son ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ZebedeeΖεβεδαίουZebedaiou — God has givenG2199 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →; 3PhilipΦίλιπποςPhilippos — Lover of horsesG5376 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → BartholomewΒαρθολομαῖοςBartholomaios — Son of TolmaiG918 — Full Word Study →; ThomasΘωμᾶςThōmas — TwinG2381 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → MatthewΜαθθαῖοςMaththaios — Gift of GodG3156 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tax collectorτελώνηςtelōnēs — tax collector; publicanG5057 — Full Word Study →; JamesἸάκωβοςIakōbos — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → son of AlphaeusἉλφαίουHalphaiou — Father of apostlesG256 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ThaddaeusΘαδδαῖοςThaddaios — Courageous heartG2280 — Full Word Study →; 4SimonΣίμωνSimōn — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ZealotΚαναναῖοςKananaios — ZealotG2581 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JudasἸούδαςIoudas — The Lord is my praiseG2455 — Full Word Study → IscariotἸσκαριώτηςIskariōtēs — Man of KeriothG2469 — Full Word Study →, who betrayedπαραδοὺςparadous — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → Jesus. 5TheseΤούτουςToutous — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → sent outἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → with the following instructionsπαραγγείλαςparangeilas — to command, order, or chargeG3853 — Full Word Study →: “Do notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → goἀπέλθητεapelthēte — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → ontoΕἰςEis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the roadὁδὸνhodon — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → of the Gentilesἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → or enterμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → any townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of the Samaritans. 6Goπορεύεσθεporeuesthe — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → ratherμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lostἀπολωλόταapolōlota — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → sheepπρόβαταprobata — A sheep; a member of a flockG4263 — Full Word Study → of IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →. 7Asδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → you goπορευόμενοιporeuomenoi — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study →, preachκηρύσσετεkēryssete — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → this messageλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: ‘Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → is nearἬγγικενĒngiken — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study →.’ 8Healθεραπεύετεtherapeuete — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → the sickἀσθενοῦνταςasthenountas — to be weak, to lack strength, to be sickG770 — Full Word Study →, raiseἐγείρετεegeirete — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → the dead, cleanseκαθαρίζετεkatharizete — to cleanse, purify, make cleanG2511 — Full Word Study → the lepers, drive outἐκβάλλετεekballete — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study →. Freelyδωρεὰνdōrean — freely, without charge, gratuitouslyG1432 — Full Word Study → you have receivedἐλάβετεelabete — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study →; freelyδωρεὰνdōrean — freely, without charge, gratuitouslyG1432 — Full Word Study → giveδότεdote — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study →. 9Do not carry any gold orμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → silverἄργυρονargyron — silver; precious metal or moneyG696 — Full Word Study → orμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → copperχαλκὸνchalkon — Copper, bronze, or moneyG5475 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → beltsζώναςzōnas — belt, sash, or girdle worn around the waistG2223 — Full Word Study →. 10Take no bagπήρανpēran — traveling bag or knapsackG4082 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the road, orμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → secondδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → tunicχιτῶναςchitōnas — tunic; inner garment worn under outer cloakG5509 — Full Word Study →, orμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → sandalsὑποδήματαhypodēmata — A sandal or shoe worn on the footG5266 — Full Word Study →, orμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → staffῥάβδονrhabdon — rod, staff, or scepterG4464 — Full Word Study →; forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → workerἐργάτηςergatēs — laborer, worker, one who worksG2040 — Full Word Study → is worthy ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → provisionsτροφῆςtrophēs — Food; nourishment; sustenanceG5160 — Full Word Study →. 11Whateverἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → villageκώμηνkōmēn — A small settlement or villageG2968 — Full Word Study → you enterεἰσέλθητεeiselthēte — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study →, find outἐξετάσατεexetasate — to examine thoroughly; to interrogate or questionG1833 — Full Word Study → whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → worthyἄξιόςaxios — worthy, deserving, fittingG514 — Full Word Study → thereἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → and stay at his house untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → you move onἐξέλθητεexelthēte — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study →. 12Asδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → you enterεἰσερχόμενοιeiserchomenoi — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → homeοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study →, greetἀσπάσασθεaspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → its occupants. 13Ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → homeοἰκίαoikia — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → isē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → worthyἀξίαaxia — worthy, deserving, fittingG514 — Full Word Study →, let your peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → restἐλθάτωelthatō — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →; butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → it isē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study →, let your peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → returnἐπιστραφήτωepistraphētō — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 14Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → if anyoneὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → will not welcomeδέξηταιdexētai — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → orμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → heedἀκούσῃakousē — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →, shakeἐκτινάξατεektinaxate — To shake off or shake outG1621 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dustκονιορτὸνkoniorton — Dust; fine particles of earthG2868 — Full Word Study → offτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → feetποδῶνpodōn — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → when you leaveἐξερχόμενοιexerchomenoi — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνηςekeinēs — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → homeοἰκίαςoikias — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → townπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →. 15Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, it will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → more bearableἀνεκτότερονanektoteron — more bearable, more tolerableG414 — Full Word Study → for SodomΣοδόμωνSodomōn — Ancient wicked cityG4670 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GomorrahΓομόρρωνGomorrōn — Ancient wicked cityG1116 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the day of judgmentκρίσεωςkriseōs — judgment, decision, or verdictG2920 — Full Word Study → thanē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → for thatἐκείνῃekeinē — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → townπόλειpolei — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →. 16BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am sending you outἀποστέλλωapostellō — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → sheepπρόβαταprobata — A sheep; a member of a flockG4263 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → wolvesλύκωνlykōn — wolf; predatory deceiverG3074 — Full Word Study →; thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → beγίνεσθεginesthe — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → as shrewdφρόνιμοιphronimoi — wise, prudent, sensibleG5429 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → snakesὄφειςopheis — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → as innocentἀκέραιοιakeraioi — innocent, unmixed, pureG185 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → dovesπεριστεραίperisterai — dove or pigeonG4058 — Full Word Study →. 17Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → bewareΠροσέχετεProsechete — to pay attention to; watch out for; be on guardG4337 — Full Word Study → ofἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →; forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → they will hand you overπαραδώσουσινparadōsousin — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → their councils andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → flogμαστιγώσουσινmastigōsousin — to whip, scourge, or beat with a whipG3146 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → synagoguesσυναγωγαῖςsynagōgais — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study →. 18On My accountἕνεκενheneken — because of, for the sake of, on account ofG1752 — Full Word Study →, you will be broughtἀχθήσεσθεachthēsesthe — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → beforeἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → governorsἡγεμόναςhēgemonas — A ruler or governor; one who leadsG2232 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → witnessesμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 19Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → they hand you overπαραδῶσινparadōsin — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study →, do not worry aboutμεριμνήσητεmerimnēsēte — to be anxious, worry, or have concernG3309 — Full Word Study → how to respond orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → to sayλαλήσητεlalēsēte — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study →. Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνῃekeinē — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will be givenδοθήσεταιdothēsetai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → to sayλαλήσητεlalēsēte — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study →. 20Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it will not beἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → speakingλαλοῦντεςlalountes — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → speakingλαλοῦνlaloun — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → throughἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 21Brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → will betrayΠαραδώσειParadōsei — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → deathθάνατονthanaton — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a fatherπατὴρpatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → his child; childrenτέκναtekna — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study → will riseἐπαναστήσονταιepanastēsontai — to rise up against, rebelG1881 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → their parents andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → have them put to deathθανατώσουσινthanatōsousin — to put to death; to kill or cause deathG2289 — Full Word Study →. 22You will beἔσεσθεesesthe — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → hatedμισούμενοιmisoumenoi — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the one who perseveresὑπομείναςhypomeinas — To endure, persist, or remain under pressureG5278 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the end will be savedσωθήσεταιsōthēsetai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →. 23WhenὍτανHotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → they persecuteδιώκωσινdiōkōsin — To pursue, persecute, or press forwardG1377 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → oneταύτῃtautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → townπόλειpolei — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, fleeφεύγετεpheugete — To flee, escape, or run awayG5343 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nextἑτέρανheteran — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study →. Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, you will not reachτελέσητεtelesēte — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study → all the townsπόλειςpoleis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → beforeἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → comesἔλθῃelthē — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →. 24A discipleμαθητὴςmathētēs — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notΟὐκOuk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → aboveὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → his teacherδιδάσκαλονdidaskalon — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, norοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → a servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → aboveὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → masterκύριονkyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →. 25It is enough forτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → a discipleμαθητῇmathētē — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → beγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → teacherδιδάσκαλοςdidaskalos — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → aho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → masterκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →. Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → head of the houseοἰκοδεσπότηνoikodespotēn — Master or owner of a householdG3617 — Full Word Study → has been calledἐπεκάλεσανepekalesan — To call upon, invoke, or appeal toG1941 — Full Word Study → BeelzebulΒεελζεβοὺλBeelzeboul — Prince of demonsG954 — Full Word Study →, how muchπόσῳposō — How much? How many? What quantity?G4214 — Full Word Study → moreμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → the membersτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → of hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → householdοἰκιακοὺςoikiakous — Member of a household; domesticG3615 — Full Word Study →! 26Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → do not be afraidφοβηθῆτεphobēthēte — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → of themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Forγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → there isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nothingοὐδὲνouden — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → concealedκεκαλυμμένονkekalymmenon — to cover, hide, concealG2572 — Full Word Study → thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → will not be disclosedἀποκαλυφθήσεταιapokalyphthēsetai — to uncover, reveal, or disclose hidden thingsG601 — Full Word Study →, and nothing hiddenκρυπτὸνkrypton — hidden, secret, concealedG2927 — Full Word Study → thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → will not be made knownγνωσθήσεταιgnōsthēsetai — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study →. 27Whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → darkσκοτίᾳskotia — Darkness, spiritual blindness, evilG4653 — Full Word Study →, speakεἴπατεeipate — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → daylightφωτίphōti — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study →; whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → is whisperedἀκούετεakouete — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → your earοὖςous — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, proclaimκηρύξατεkēryxate — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → fromἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → housetopsδωμάτωνdōmatōn — A flat roof or housetopG1430 — Full Word Study →. 28Do not be afraidφοβεῖσθεphobeisthe — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → ofἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → killἀποκτεννόντωνapoktennontōn — to killG615 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bodyσῶμαsōma — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → cannotδυναμένωνdynamenōn — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → killἀποκτεῖναιapokteinai — to killG615 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → soulψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study →. Insteadμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study →, fearφοβεῖσθεphobeisthe — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → the One who canδυνάμενονdynamenon — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → destroyἀπολέσαιapolesai — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → bothκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → soulψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → bodyσῶμαsōma — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → hellγεέννῃgeennē — Gehenna; the final place of judgment and punishmentG1067 — Full Word Study →. 29Are not twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → sparrowsστρουθίαstrouthia — A small bird; sparrowG4765 — Full Word Study → soldπωλεῖταιpōleitai — to sell; to exchange for moneyG4453 — Full Word Study → for a pennyἀσσαρίουassariou — A small Roman copper coin; a farthingG787 — Full Word Study →? Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → oneἓνhen — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will fallπεσεῖταιpeseitai — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → groundγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → apart from the willἄνευaneu — without; apart from; destitute ofG427 — Full Word Study → of yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. 30Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the veryαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hairsτρίχεςtriches — hair, individual strands or the whole of hairG2359 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλῆςkephalēs — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → areεἰσίνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσαιpasai — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → numberedἠριθμημέναιērithmēmenai — to count, number, enumerateG705 — Full Word Study →. 31Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → do not be afraidφοβεῖσθεphobeisthe — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study →; youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → are worth moreδιαφέρετεdiapherete — to surpass, spread abroad, or be superiorG1308 — Full Word Study → than manyπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → sparrowsστρουθίωνstrouthiōn — A small bird; sparrowG4765 — Full Word Study →. 32Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → everyoneΠᾶςPas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoὅστιςhostis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → confessesὁμολογήσειhomologēsei — To confess, profess, or openly acknowledgeG3670 — Full Word Study → Meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, I will also confessὁμολογήσωhomologēsō — To confess, profess, or openly acknowledgeG3670 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρόςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 33Butδ’d’ — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whoeverὅστιςhostis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → deniesἀρνήσηταίarnēsētai — to deny, disown, or refuseG720 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, I will also denyἀρνήσομαιarnēsomai — to deny, disown, or refuseG720 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρόςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 34Do not assumeνομίσητεnomisēte — to think, suppose, or considerG3543 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I have comeἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to bringβαλεῖνbalein — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηνeirēnēn — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →; I have not comeἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to bringβαλεῖνbalein — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηνeirēnēn — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → a swordμάχαιρανmachairan — A sword or blade weaponG3162 — Full Word Study →. 35Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I have comeἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to turnδιχάσαιdichasai — to divide; to set at variance; to cause discordG1369 — Full Word Study →a manἌνθρωπονAnthrōpon — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fatherπατρὸςpatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, a daughterθυγατέραthygatera — A female child or young woman; a daughterG2364 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → motherμητρὸςmētros — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study →, a daughter-in-lawνύμφηνnymphēn — bride; young married womanG3565 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mother-in-lawπενθερᾶςpentheras — A wife's mother; mother-in-lawG3994 — Full Word Study →. 36A man’sἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → enemies will be the members of his ownαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → householdοἰκιακοὶoikiakoi — Member of a household; domesticG3615 — Full Word Study →.’ 37Anyone whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lovesφιλῶνphilōn — to kiss; to love affectionatelyG5368 — Full Word Study → his father orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → motherμητέραmētera — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → more thanὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → worthyἄξιοςaxios — worthy, deserving, fittingG514 — Full Word Study → of Meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →; anyone whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lovesφιλῶνphilōn — to kiss; to love affectionatelyG5368 — Full Word Study → his son orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → daughterθυγατέραthygatera — A female child or young woman; a daughterG2364 — Full Word Study → more thanὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → worthyἄξιοςaxios — worthy, deserving, fittingG514 — Full Word Study → of Meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →; 38andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → anyone whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → does not take upλαμβάνειlambanei — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → crossσταυρὸνstauron — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → followἀκολουθεῖakolouthei — to follow after; to be a disciple ofG190 — Full Word Study → Meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → worthyἄξιοςaxios — worthy, deserving, fittingG514 — Full Word Study → of Meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 39Whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → findsεὑρὼνheurōn — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → lifeψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → will loseἀπολέσειapolesei — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → losesἀπολέσαςapolesas — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → lifeψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → for My sakeἕνεκενheneken — because of, for the sake of, on account ofG1752 — Full Word Study → will findεὑρήσειheurēsei — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 40He whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receivesδεχόμενοςdechomenos — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → receivesδέχεταιdechetai — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receivesδεχόμενοςdechomenos — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → receivesδέχεταιdechetai — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → the One who sentἀποστείλαντάaposteilanta — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 41Whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receivesδεχόμενοςdechomenos — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → a prophetπροφήτηνprophētēn — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → because he isεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a prophetπροφήτουprophētou — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → will receiveλήμψεταιlēmpsetai — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → a prophet’sπροφήτουprophētou — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → rewardμισθὸνmisthon — Wages, reward, or payment for laborG3408 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receivesδεχόμενοςdechomenos — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → a righteous man because he isεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a righteous man will receiveλήμψεταιlēmpsetai — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → a righteous man’s rewardμισθὸνmisthon — Wages, reward, or payment for laborG3408 — Full Word Study →. 42Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → if anyoneὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → givesποτίσῃpotisē — to give drink to; to water or irrigateG4222 — Full Word Study → evenμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → a cupποτήριονpotērion — cup, drinking vesselG4221 — Full Word Study → of cold water to oneἕναhena — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → of theseτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → little onesμικρῶνmikrōn — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study → because he is My discipleμαθητοῦmathētou — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study →, trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, he will never loseἀπολέσῃapolesē — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → rewardμισθὸνmisthon — Wages, reward, or payment for laborG3408 — Full Word Study →.”
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Chapter Commentary — Matthew 10
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Matthew 10 records Jesus' commissioning of the twelve apostles for their first missionary journey. This chapter is foundational to understanding apostolic authority and the cost of discipleship. Jesus grants His chosen disciples power to heal and cast out demons, sends them to Israel with the gospel message, and prepares them for rejection, persecution, and suffering. Yet He also assures them of divine protection, the Spirit's enabling, and eternal reward. The chapter balances missional urgency with the sobering reality that following Jesus demands absolute loyalty and willingness to suffer.

Verses 1-4: The Apostles Named and Commissioned

Jesus calls twelve disciples and immediately grants them power against unclean spirits to cast them out and heal all sickness and disease. This supernatural authority authenticates their message and demonstrates the kingdom's arrival in power. The list of names includes familiar figures (Peter, James, John, Matthew) and lesser-known disciples. Notably, Matthew (the tax collector and gospel writer) sits alongside Simon the Canaanite (a zealot), showing that Jesus builds His church from diverse backgrounds. The inclusion of Judas Iscariot, with the forewarning that he would betray Jesus, reminds us that not all who walk with Christ will remain faithful—a sobering truth that calls us to examine our own hearts.

Verses 5-8: The Message and Method

Jesus gives specific instructions: go to the lost sheep of Israel, not to Gentiles or Samaritans. This temporary limitation reflects God's redemptive plan—the gospel would go to the Jew first (Romans 1:16). Their message is concise: "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." They are to authenticate this proclamation through healing, cleansing lepers, raising the dead, and casting out demons. Verse 8 contains a crucial principle: "Freely ye have received, freely give." The disciples received grace and power without cost; they must minister without greed or manipulation, trusting God's provision rather than personal gain.

Verses 9-15: Instruction on Provision and Reception

Jesus commands radical dependence: take no gold, silver, extra coats, or walking staves. Support will come through the hospitality of those they serve—"the workman is worthy of his meat." They should seek out worthy hosts and pronounce peace upon receiving households; rejection means withdrawing that peace. Verse 15 delivers a sobering word: cities that reject the apostles face judgment worse than Sodom and Gomorrah. Rejection of Christ's ambassadors is rejection of Christ Himself, with eternal consequences.

Verses 16-23: Persecution Foretold

Jesus speaks plainly: His disciples are sheep among wolves. They must be "wise as serpents, and harmless as doves"—shrewd about danger but pure in intent. Persecution is inevitable: they will face councils, scourging in synagogues, and trial before governors. Yet verses 19-20 offer comfort: in that hour, the Holy Spirit will give them words to speak. Family bonds will fracture (verses 21-22), but endurance unto the end brings salvation. When persecution arises, they should flee to another city—a prudent use of wisdom, not failure of faith.

Verses 24-31: Fear Not—God's Care is Complete

The disciple shares the master's lot (verses 24-25). If Jesus was called Beelzebub, His followers will suffer worse slander. Yet fear is groundless. God reveals hidden things (verse 26), and believers should boldly proclaim truth (verse 27). Though men may kill the body, only God judges the soul (verse 28). The beautiful assurance follows: God numbers the hairs of your head and watches sparrows fall. You are of infinitely greater value—worthy of His complete care and attention.

Verses 32-42: Confession, Cost, and Reward

Jesus demands public allegiance (verse 32-33): confession of Him before men brings His confession before the Father; denial brings denial. The sword He brings (verse 34) is not physical but spiritual division—the gospel separates believers from unbelievers, even within families. Yet we must love Christ supremely, take up our cross, lose our life to find it (verses 37-39). The chapter closes with encouragement: receiving the disciples means receiving Jesus and the Father (verse 40). Even a cup of cold water given to "one of these little ones" in faith receives eternal reward (verse 42).

Application for Today

Matthew 10 calls modern believers to radical commitment, bold witness, and dependence on God's provision and Spirit. We may not face literal persecution in every context, but the principle stands: following Jesus costs everything, yet yields eternal gain. As ambassadors of Christ, we must share His message freely, trust His provision, endure hostility with wisdom, and remember that our worth and security rest in our Father's care, not in worldly approval. The reward of faithful witness is sure.

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