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Book of Matthew
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:5 JFB -> Commentary on 10:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:5 PNT -> Commentary on 10:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:5 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:5 TFG -> Commentary on 10:5 TSK -> Commentary on 10:5 TSK -> Entry for 10:5 WEN -> Notes on 10:5 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Samaria TTT -> Apostles, The; Gentiles; Samaria, Modern; Trinity, The EBD -> Apostle SBD -> Samaria WJD -> Devotional using 10:5 WJD -> Devotional using 10:5 10:5 - [In Context] Jesus gave these twelve apostles F122 some orders. Then he sent them {to tell people about the kingdom}. Jesus said, "Don't go to the non-Jewish people. And don't go into any town where the Samaritans F123 live.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:6 JFB -> Commentary on 10:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:6 PNT -> Commentary on 10:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:6 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:6 TFG -> Commentary on 10:6 TSK -> Commentary on 10:6 TSK -> Entry for 10:6 WEN -> Notes on 10:6 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Sheep TTT -> Apostles, The; Jews, The; Sheep WJD -> Devotional using 10:6 WJD -> Devotional using 10:6 10:6 - [In Context] But go to the people of Israel (the Jews). They are like sheep that are lost.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:7 JFB -> Commentary on 10:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:7 PNT -> Commentary on 10:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:7 TFG -> Commentary on 10:7 TSK -> Commentary on 10:7 TSK -> Entry for 10:7 WEN -> Notes on 10:7 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Minister, Christian TTT -> Christ, the Head of the Church WJD -> Devotional using 10:7 WJD -> Devotional using 10:7 10:7 - [In Context] When you go, tell them this: 'The kingdom of heaven is coming soon.'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:8 JFB -> Commentary on 10:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:8 PNT -> Commentary on 10:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:8 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:8 TFG -> Commentary on 10:8 TSK -> Commentary on 10:8 TSK -> Entry for 10:8 WEN -> Notes on 10:8 NTB -> Charism; Commandments; Leprosy; Minister, Christian TTT -> Apostles, The; Leprosy EBD -> Exorcist SBD -> Exorcist WJD -> Devotional using 10:8 WJD -> Devotional using 10:8 WJD -> Devotional using 10:8 WJD -> Devotional using 10:8 10:8 - [In Context] Heal sick people. Give dead people life again. Heal those people that have leprosy. F124 Force demons F125 to leave people. I give you these powers freely. So help other people freely.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:9 JFB -> Commentary on 10:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:9 PNT -> Commentary on 10:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:9 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:9 TFG -> Commentary on 10:9 TSK -> Commentary on 10:9 TSK -> Entry for 10:9 WEN -> Notes on 10:9 NTB -> Brass; Commandments; Gold; Minister, Christian; Money; Servant; Silver TTT -> Brass, or Copper; Girdles; Gold; Money; Providence of God, The EBD -> Brass; Girdle; Purse SBD -> Girdle; Judas Iscariot; Purse WJD -> Devotional using 10:9 WJD -> Devotional using 10:9 10:9 - [In Context] Don't carry any money with you--gold or silver or copper.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:10 JFB -> Commentary on 10:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:10 PNT -> Commentary on 10:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:10 TSK -> Commentary on 10:10 TSK -> Entry for 10:10 WEN -> Notes on 10:10 NTB -> Commandments; Employee; Employer; Minister, Christian; Servant; Wages TTT -> Shoes EBD -> Dress; Scrip SBD -> Judas Iscariot; Scrip WJD -> Devotional using 10:10 WJD -> Devotional using 10:10 10:10 - [In Context] Don't carry a bag. Take for your trip only the clothes and shoes you are wearing. Don't take a walking stick. A worker should be given the things he needs.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:11 JFB -> Commentary on 10:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:11 PNT -> Commentary on 10:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:11 TFG -> Commentary on 10:11 TSK -> Commentary on 10:11 TSK -> Entry for 10:11 WEN -> Notes on 10:11 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Responsibility WJD -> Devotional using 10:11 WJD -> Devotional using 10:11 10:11 - [In Context] "When you enter a city or town, find some worthy person there and stay in his home until you leave.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:12 JFB -> Commentary on 10:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:12 PNT -> Commentary on 10:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:12 TSK -> Commentary on 10:12 TSK -> Entry for 10:12 WEN -> Notes on 10:12 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Responsibility TTT -> Salutations WJD -> Devotional using 10:12 WJD -> Devotional using 10:12 10:12 - [In Context] When you enter that home say, 'Peace be with you.'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:13 JFB -> Commentary on 10:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:13 PNT -> Commentary on 10:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:13 TFG -> Commentary on 10:13 TSK -> Commentary on 10:13 TSK -> Entry for 10:13 WEN -> Notes on 10:13 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Responsibility WJD -> Devotional using 10:13 WJD -> Devotional using 10:13 10:13 - [In Context] If the people in that home welcome you, then they are worthy of your peace. May they have the peace you wished them. But if the people don't welcome you, then they are not worthy of your peace. Take back the peace you wished for them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:14 JFB -> Commentary on 10:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:14 PNT -> Commentary on 10:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:14 TFG -> Commentary on 10:14 TSK -> Commentary on 10:14 TSK -> Entry for 10:14 WEN -> Notes on 10:14 NTB -> Commandments; Dust; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Minister, Christian; Opportunity; Responsibility; Unbelief TTT -> Feet, The EBD -> Dust WJD -> Devotional using 10:14 WJD -> Devotional using 10:14 10:14 - [In Context] And if a home or town refuses to welcome you or listen to you, then leave that place. Shake their dust off your feet. F126
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:15 JFB -> Commentary on 10:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:15 PNT -> Commentary on 10:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:15 TFG -> Commentary on 10:15 TSK -> Commentary on 10:15 TSK -> Entry for 10:15 WEN -> Notes on 10:15 NTB -> Commandments; Gomorrah; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Minister, Christian; Opportunity; Responsibility; Sodom; Unbelief EBD -> Gomorrah; Sodom WJD -> Devotional using 10:15 WJD -> Devotional using 10:15 10:15 - [In Context] I tell you the truth. On the judgment day it will be worse for that town than for the towns of Sodom and Gomorrah. F127
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:16 JFB -> Commentary on 10:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:16 PNT -> Commentary on 10:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:16 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:16 TFG -> Commentary on 10:16 TSK -> Commentary on 10:16 TSK -> Entry for 10:16 WEN -> Notes on 10:16 NTB -> Commandments; Dove, Turtle; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Serpent; Sheep; Wolf TTT -> Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God; Apostles, The; Dove, The; Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Missionary Work by Ministers; Prudence; Serpents; Wolf, The EBD -> Cattle; Wolf SBD -> Dove; Wolf WJD -> Devotional using 10:16 WJD -> Devotional using 10:16 10:16 - [In Context] "Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and do nothing wrong.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:17 JFB -> Commentary on 10:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:17 PNT -> Commentary on 10:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:17 TFG -> Commentary on 10:17 TSK -> Commentary on 10:17 TSK -> Entry for 10:17 WEN -> Notes on 10:17 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Scourging; Synagogue TTT -> Courts of Justice; Synagogues EBD -> Council; Synagogue SBD -> Council; Synagogue WJD -> Devotional using 10:17 WJD -> Devotional using 10:17 10:17 - [In Context] Be careful of people. They will arrest you and take you to be judged. They will whip you in their synagogues. F128
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:18 JFB -> Commentary on 10:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:18 PNT -> Commentary on 10:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:18 TFG -> Commentary on 10:18 TSK -> Commentary on 10:18 TSK -> Entry for 10:18 WEN -> Notes on 10:18 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Persecution TTT -> Apostles, The SBD -> Serpent WJD -> Devotional using 10:18 WJD -> Devotional using 10:18 10:18 - [In Context] You will be taken to stand before governors and kings. People will do this to you because of me. You will tell about me to those kings and governors and to the non-Jewish people.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:19 JFB -> Commentary on 10:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:19 PNT -> Commentary on 10:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:19 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:19 TFG -> Commentary on 10:19 TSK -> Commentary on 10:19 TSK -> Entry for 10:19 WEN -> Notes on 10:19 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian TTT -> Apostles, The SBD -> Tongues, Gift of WJD -> Devotional using 10:19 WJD -> Devotional using 10:19 10:19 - [In Context] When you are arrested, don't worry about what to say or how you should say it. At that time you will be given the things to say.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:20 JFB -> Commentary on 10:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:20 PNT -> Commentary on 10:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:20 TSK -> Commentary on 10:20 TSK -> Entry for 10:20 WEN -> Notes on 10:20 NTB -> Commandments; God; Holy Spirit; Minister, Christian; Symbols And Similitudes TTT -> Apostles, The; Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit EBD -> Father SBD -> Sparrow; Tongues, Gift of WJD -> Devotional using 10:20 WJD -> Devotional using 10:20 10:20 - [In Context] It will not really be you speaking. The Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:21 JFB -> Commentary on 10:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:21 PNT -> Commentary on 10:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:21 TFG -> Commentary on 10:21 TSK -> Commentary on 10:21 TSK -> Entry for 10:21 WEN -> Notes on 10:21 NTB -> Commandments; Martyrdom; Minister, Christian; Peace; Persecution TTT -> Martyrdom EBD -> Micah, Book of WJD -> Devotional using 10:21 WJD -> Devotional using 10:21 10:21 - [In Context] "Brothers will turn against their own brothers and give them to be killed. Fathers will turn against their own children and give them to be killed. Children will fight against their own parents and will send their parents to be killed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:22 JFB -> Commentary on 10:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:22 PNT -> Commentary on 10:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:22 TFG -> Commentary on 10:22 TSK -> Commentary on 10:22 TSK -> Entry for 10:22 WEN -> Notes on 10:22 NTB -> Character; Commandments; Decision; Faithfulness; Hatred; Martyrdom; Minister, Christian; Peace; Persecution; Perseverance; Stability TTT -> Apostles, The; Hatred; Perseverance; Riches; Salvation TV -> Devotional using 10:22 WJD -> Devotional using 10:22 TV -> Devotional using 10:22 WJD -> Devotional using 10:22 TV -> Devotional using 10:22 10:22 - [In Context] All people will hate you because you follow me. But the person that continues strong until the end will be saved.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:23 JFB -> Commentary on 10:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:23 PNT -> Commentary on 10:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:23 TFG -> Commentary on 10:23 TSK -> Commentary on 10:23 TSK -> Entry for 10:23 WEN -> Notes on 10:23 NTB -> Commandments; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Minister, Christian; Persecution TTT -> Life, Natural; Persecution EBD -> Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 10:23 WJD -> Devotional using 10:23 10:23 - [In Context] When you are treated badly in one city, go to another city. I tell you the truth. You will not finish going to all the cities of Israel before the Son of Man F129 comes again.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:24 JFB -> Commentary on 10:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:24 PNT -> Commentary on 10:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:24 TSK -> Commentary on 10:24 TSK -> Entry for 10:24 WEN -> Notes on 10:24 NTB -> Commandments; Minister, Christian; Servant EBD -> Disciple WJD -> Devotional using 10:24 WJD -> Devotional using 10:24 10:24 - [In Context] "A student is not better than his teacher. A servant is not better than his master.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 10:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 10:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 10:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 10:25 JFB -> Commentary on 10:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 10:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 10:25 PNT -> Commentary on 10:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 10:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 10:25 TFG -> Commentary on 10:25 TSK -> Commentary on 10:25 TSK -> Entry for 10:25 WEN -> Notes on 10:25 NTB -> Accusation, False; Beelzebub; Blasphemy; Commandments; Master; Minister, Christian; Servant TTT -> Blasphemy; Reviling and Reproaching EBD -> Beelzebub SBD -> Be-elzebul; Church SPG -> Devotional using 10:25 WJD -> Devotional using 10:25 WJD -> Devotional using 10:25 10:25 - [In Context] A student should be satisfied to become like his teacher. A servant should be satisfied to become like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul (the devil), then the other members of the family will be called worse names!
FOOTNOTES: F122: apostles   The men Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F123: Samaritans   People from Samaria. They were part Jewish, but the Jews did not accept them as pure Jews. F124: leprosy   A very bad skin disease. F125: demon(s)   Demons are evil spirits from the devil. F126: Shake their dust off your feet   A warning. It would show that they were finished talking to these people. F127: Sodom and Gomorrah   Cities that God destroyed to punish the evil people that lived there. F128: synagogue(s)   Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings. F129: Son of Man   A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13-14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.