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Themes in Matthew 10

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Themes in Matthew 10

Matthew 10:1 (show verse)

And, calling near his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over impure spirits, - so as to be casting them out, and curing every disease and every infirmity.

Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Apostles » Called by » Christ
Apostles » Empowered to work miracles
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christ, the head of the church » Commissioned his apostles
Demons » Power over, given the disciples
Disciple » Of jesus
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ gave his disciples authority over
Disease » Healed » The gift of
Gift » Of healing
disease Healed » The gift of
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Healing » The gift of
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of Christ
Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Enabling others to work miracles
Sickness » The apostles were endued with power to heal
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In empowering his disciples to cast out

Matthew 10:2 (show verse)

Now, the twelve apostles' names, are these: - first Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, - and James, the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother;

Andrew » His name appears in the list of the apostles in
Apostles » Selection of
Apostles » Names of
Christ » Disciples of » Names of
Disciples » Of Christ » Names of
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Called to be an apostle
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes up onto a mountain, and calls and commissions twelve disciples (in galilee)
Leaders » Apostles » Names of
Names » Of the apostles
Peter » An apostle
Religious » Apostles » Names of

Matthew 10:3 (show verse)

Philip, and Bartholomew, - Thomas, and Matthew, the tax-collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thadaeus;

Alphaeus (alpheus) » Father of james
Apostles » Selection of
Apostles » Names of
Bartholomew » One of the apostles
James » An apostle, son of alphaeus
James » An apostle » Son of alphaeus
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes up onto a mountain, and calls and commissions twelve disciples (in galilee)
Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Lebbaeus » One of the twelve apostles
Matthew » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Matthew » Levi, son of jacob » The apostle
Philip » The apostle » The apostle
Philip » One of the twelve apostles
Publicans » Matthew, the tax collector of capernaum, becomes an apostle
the Publicans » Matthew the apostle was of
Thaddaeus » One of the twelve apostles
Thomas » One of the twelve apostles

Matthew 10:4 (show verse)

Simon, the zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who also delivered him up.

Apostles » Selection of
Apostles » Names of
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes up onto a mountain, and calls and commissions twelve disciples (in galilee)
Judas » Chosen » Apostle
Simon » The canaanite (zelotes), an apostle
Simon » One of the twelve apostles; a revolutionary and a patriot » Called "the canaanite," (from the hebrew root meaning "religious zeal"

Matthew 10:5 (show verse)

These twelve, Jesus sent forth, charging them, saying: - Into any way to the nations, do not depart, - and, into any city of Samaritans, do not enter;

Apostles » Sent first to the house of israel
solemn Charges » Christ to the disciples
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » What to preach
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Gentiles » The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the jews
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Israel/jews » Israel becoming lost
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Leaders » Solemn charges given » Christ to the disciples
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Religious » Solemn charges given » Christ to the disciples
Samaria » Country of » Jesus forbids the apostles to preach in the cities of
modern Samaria » Had many cities, &c
modern Samaria » Christ at first forbade his disciples to visit
Samaritans » Marginal chain of texts
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church

Matthew 10:6 (show verse)

But be going, rather, unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Apostles » Sent first to the house of israel
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » What to preach
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Israel/jews » Israel becoming lost
Jews, the » The gospel preached to, first
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Lost » Power » Sheep
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Sheep » Figurative » Of lost sinners
Sheep » Illustrative » (lost,) of the unregenerate
Lost sheep » Sinners regarded as lost sheep

Matthew 10:7 (show verse)

And, as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near!

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Church » Kingdom of heaven
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » What to preach
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Israel/jews » Israel becoming lost
Kingdom » Near at hand
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Remuneration of » Required to preach the gospel
go Preach » Work of ministers, preaching encouraged
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand

Matthew 10:8 (show verse)

Be curing, the sick, raising, the dead, - cleansing, lepers, casting out, demons: freely, ye have, received, freely, give.

Apostles » Empowered to work miracles
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Donation » Donation (giving) » With a free hand
Duty » Donation (giving) » With a free hand
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Leprosy » Christ gave power to heal
Leprosy » Healed » Disciples empowered to heal
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

Matthew 10:9 (show verse)

Ye may procure - neither gold, nor silver, nor copper, for your belts, -

Brass » Articles made of » Money
Brass » Coined for money
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Girdles » Used for » Holding money
Gold » Used as money
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Money » Gold used as
Money » Brass introduced as, by the romans
The Providence of God » Saints should » Trust in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Silver » Used for money

Matthew 10:10 (show verse)

neither satchel for journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staff; for, worthy, is the labourer, of his maintenance.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Clothing » Coats
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Dress » Clothing » Coats
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Leaders » Support of » In the Christian church
Ministers » Remuneration of » In the Christian church
Ministers » Support of » In the Christian church
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Religious » Support of » In the Christian church
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Shoes » Journey » Prohibited
ministerial Support » In the Christian church

Matthew 10:11 (show verse)

And, into whatsoever city or village ye enter, search out who in it is, worthy, and, there, abide, till ye go forth.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

Matthew 10:13 (show verse)

And, if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it, but, if it be not worthy, let your peace, unto you, return.

Matthew 10:14 (show verse)

And, whosoever shall neither welcome you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth outside that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet:

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Dust » Thrown or shaken off in anger
Dust » Shaking from feet
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Feet » Condemnation expressed by shaking the dust from
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

Matthew 10:15 (show verse)

Verily, I say unto you, - More tolerable, will it be, for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for, that, city!

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Gomorrah » Destroyed
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Sodom » Destroyed on account of the wickedness of the people
Sodom » A type of gross sin

Matthew 10:16 (show verse)

Lo! I, send you forth as sheep amidst wolves; become ye therefore - prudent, as serpents, and simple, as doves.

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Aim in life » Mission, life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
Alertness » What to be aware of
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints should be circumspect when undesignedly thrown into
Animals » Lions » Wolves, a type of the wicked
Apostles » Persecutions and sufferings of
Birds » Names of » Doves, a type of purity
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Doves » Characterized by » Simplicity
turtle Dove » Harmlessness of, typical of Christ's gentleness
Doves » Doves, a type of purity
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Dove » Gentle
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
God » Remember » Sheep of
Good and evil adjacent » In the field of Christian work
Hate » Who the world hates
Mission » Life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
Missionary-work by ministers » Requires wisdom and meekness
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Serpent » Subtlety of
Serpents » Characterized as subtle
Sheep » Figurative » Of the defenselessness of servants of God (greek: diakonoi)
God's Sheep » God's people are his sheep
Wolf » Figurative » Of the enemies of the righteous
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Wolves » Wolves, a type of the wicked
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:17 (show verse)

But beware of men; for they will deliver you up into high-councils, and, in their synagogues, will they scourge you, -

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Alertness » What to be aware of
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Courts of justice » Sometimes held in synagogues
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Endurance » Those that endure
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Scourging » Foretold by jesus as a persecution of future Christians
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of criminal courts
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Punished in
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:18 (show verse)

And, before both governor and kings, shall ye be brought, for my sake - for a witness to them and the nations.

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Alertness » What to be aware of
Apostles » Persecutions and sufferings of
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Endurance » Those that endure
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:19 (show verse)

And, when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak, - for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak;

Apostles » Instructed by the spirit to answer adversaries
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Endurance » Those that endure
Hate » Who the world hates
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Inspiration » Promises of special
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Prophets » Inspiration of » Promises of special
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:20 (show verse)

For it is not, ye, who are speaking, but, the Spirit of your Father, that is speaking in you.

Apostles » Instructed by the spirit to answer adversaries
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » A voice » Speaking
Endurance » Those that endure
Hate » Who the world hates
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Names » Of the holy spirit » Spirit of the father
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Speaking
religious Testimony » General references to
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:21 (show verse)

And, brother, will deliver up, brother, unto death, and, father, child, - and, children, will rise up, against parents, and will put them to death.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Endurance » Those that endure
Hate » Who the world hates
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Fratricide
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Martyrdom » General references to
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:22 (show verse)

And ye will be hated by all, because of my name, - but, he that endureth throughout, the same, shall be saved.

Apostles » Were hated by the world
Character » Firmness of
Christ » Sake, for his » Hatred
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
Endurance » In enduring hardship
Endurance » Those that endure
For Christ's sake » Hatred
God's Promises » For endurance
Hate » Who the world hates
Hatred » Saints should » Expect
for Jesus' sake » Hatred
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Perseverance » Promises to
Riches » Often lead to » Rejecting Christ
Salvation » Conditions of » Endurance
Salvation » Final perseverance necessary to
Sinners » Conditions of » Endurance
Stability » Of character
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Hatred
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Hatred
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 10:23 (show verse)

And, when they persecute you in this city, flee into another, - for, verily, I say unto you, in nowise shall ye finish the cities of Israel, till, he Son of Man, come.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » What disciples should be aware of
natural Life » Should be taken all due care of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape

Matthew 10:24 (show verse)

A, disciple, is not above, the teacher, nor, a servant, above, his lord:

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » Who the disciple is not greater than
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Servants » Servants not being greater than their masters

Matthew 10:25 (show verse)

Sufficient for the disciple, that he become, as his teacher, and, the servant, as, his lord. If, the master of the house, Beelzebul, they called, how much more, the men of his house!

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Blasphemy » Christ assailed with
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » Who the disciple is not greater than
Master » Jesus called
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should expect
Servants » Servants not being greater than their masters

Matthew 10:26 (show verse)

Then do not fear them, - for, nothing hath been covered, which shall not be, uncovered, and, hidden, which shall not be, made known.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Hiding » That which has been hidden
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Sin » Secret sins

Matthew 10:27 (show verse)

What I am saying to you in the darkness, tell ye in the light, - and, what whispered into the ear ye are hearing, proclaim ye on the housetops.

Apostles » Inspiration of
Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Darkness » Illustrative of » Secrecy
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Remuneration of » Required to preach the gospel
Ministers » Should preach » With boldness
go Preach » Work of ministers, preaching encouraged
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged

Matthew 10:28 (show verse)

And be not in fear, by reason of them that are killing the body, - and, the soul, are not able to kill. But fear, rather, him who is able, both soul and body, to destroy in gehenna!

Anger of God » To be dreaded
Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
eternal Death » God alone can inflict
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Fear » Who not to fear
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hades » The unseen world, translated "hell" in av, but in the r. V. The word "hades" is retained
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » The body suffers in
Hell » The soul suffers in
Immortality » Of the soul
Man's » Immortality » Of the soul
Martyrdom » Saints » Should not fear
Ministers » Should preach » With boldness
Power » Of God » Feared
God, Power of » Should be » Feared
Punishment » Eternal
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Soul » Immortal
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to

Matthew 10:29 (show verse)

Are not, two sparrows, for a farthing, sold? And, one from among them, shall not fall upon the ground, without your Father;

Animals » God's care of
Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows
Birds » Divine care of
Birds » Clean » Sparrow
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Farthing » This word is used to translate two different words in the greek text » Assarion, a roman coin worth, in american money, only a few cents; in english money, about three farthings
God » Providence of » General references to
The Providence of God » Saints should » Trust in
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Preserving his creatures
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Ordering the minutest matters
divine Providence » Mysteries of providing » General references to
Sparrow » Two, sold for a farthing
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The minutest matters

Matthew 10:30 (show verse)

But, even the hairs of, your, head, have all been numbered.

Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Birds » Clean » Sparrow
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Fear » Not » Overshadowing care
Fear nots » Overshadowing care
Hair » Numbered
Hairs » God » Numbers
The Providence of God » Saints should » Trust in
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » The special preservation of saints
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Ordering the minutest matters
Seven » Fear nots » Overshadowing care
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The minutest matters

Matthew 10:31 (show verse)

Then be not in fear - than many sparrows, better are, ye!

Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Birds » Clean » Sparrow
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » God's care of
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Fear » Not » Overshadowing care
Fear nots » Overshadowing care
Life » Lessons of » Precious, regarded by Christ as
Man » More valuable than other creatures
The Providence of God » Saints should » Trust in
Seven » Fear nots » Overshadowing care
Soul » Preciousness of

Matthew 10:32 (show verse)

Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also, will confess, him, before my Father who is in the heavens;

Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confessing Christ » Ensures his confessing us
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » Those that confess jesus Christ
Confession » Who jesus Christ will confess
Decision » Exhortation to
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Missionaries » In openly confessing Christ

Matthew 10:33 (show verse)

But, whoever shall deny me before men, I also, will deny, him, before my Father who is in the heavens.

Apostles » Warned against a timid profession of Christ
Christ » Denial of » General references to
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Confessing Christ » Consequences of not
Confession » Of Christ
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Denial of Christ » General references to
Denial of Christ » Christ will deny those guilty of
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Love » Those that love others more than jesus Christ
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
War/weapons » Jesus Christ coming to send us a sword

Matthew 10:34 (show verse)

Do not think, that I came to thrust peace upon the earth, - I came not to thrust, peace, but, a sword;

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Love » Those that love others more than jesus Christ
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Swords » Illustrative » Of war and contention
War/weapons » Jesus Christ coming to send us a sword

Matthew 10:35 (show verse)

For I came to set at variance - a man, against, his father, and, a daughter, against, her mother, and, a bride, against, her mother-in-law;

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Daughter-in-law » Unfilial » Prophecy of
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Love » Those that love others more than jesus Christ
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
War » Figurative » Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives
Warfare of saints » Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives

Matthew 10:36 (show verse)

And, a man foes, are, they of his own house.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Love » Those that love others more than jesus Christ
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
War » Figurative » Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives
Warfare of saints » Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives

Matthew 10:37 (show verse)

He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;

Affections » Christ claims the first place in
Apostles » Self-denial urged upon
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Sacrifice friends and property for
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Love » Those that love others more than jesus Christ
Love to Christ » Manifested in » Preferring him to all others
Love to Christ » Should be » Supreme
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Self-denial » A test of devotedness to Christ
Stoicism » The subordination of natural affection

Matthew 10:38 (show verse)

And, he that doth not take his cross and follow after me, is not, worthy, of me.

Apostles » Self-denial urged upon
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Cross » Figurative
Discipleship » Tests of
Finding » Who shall find life
Following » Those that do not follow jesus Christ
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall find life
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Love to Christ » Manifested in » Taking up the cross for him
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Taking up the cross and following Christ
Self-denial » A test of devotedness to Christ
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"

Matthew 10:39 (show verse)

He that hath found his life, shall lose it, - and, he that hath lost his life, for my sake, shall find it.

Apostles » Self-denial urged upon
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of life
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Discipleship » Tests of
Finding » Who shall find life
Following » Those that do not follow jesus Christ
For Christ's sake » Loss of life
for Jesus' sake » Loss of life
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall find life
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » The one who loses it will save it
natural Life » Should be laid down, if necessary, for Christ
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of life
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of life

Matthew 10:40 (show verse)

He that giveth welcome unto you, unto me, giveth welcome, and, he that, unto me, giveth welcome, giveth welcome - unto him that sent me forth.

Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

He that giveth welcome unto a prophet, in the name of a prophet, the reward of a prophet, shall receive; and, he that giveth welcome unto a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, the reward of a righteous man, shall receive; -

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Prophecy and prophets » Who shall receive a prophetâ€™s reward
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a righteous manâ€™s reward

Matthew 10:42 (show verse)

And, whosoever shall give to drink - unto one of these little ones - a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, Verily, I say unto you, in nowise, shall lose his reward!

Certainties » Comforting » Sure reward
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
Christ and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Promises a reward for kindness to
Compassion and sympathy » Promise to those who show
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Water
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » Humble servants
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Service
Jesus and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » A cup of cold water, not despised
Reward » For spiritual service » Humble servants
Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Service » Half-hearted » Humble
Seven » Days seventy » Sure reward
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » Humble servants