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Themes in Matthew 10

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Themes in Matthew 10

Matthew 10:1 (show verse)

Then He called His twelve disciples to Him, and gave them authority over foul spirits, so that they could drive them out, and so that they could cure any disease or ailment.

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)

Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, who was named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John,

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 Alpheus, and Thaddeus,

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 afterward betrayed Him.

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)

Jesus sent these twelve out, after giving them the following charge: "Do not go to the heathen, or to any Samaritan town,

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 rather to the lost sheep of Israel's house.

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 you go continue to preach, 'The kingdom of heaven is 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)

Keep on curing the sick, raising the dead, healing lepers, and driving out demons. You received and gave no pay; you must give and take none.

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)

Do not accept gold or silver or even copper money for your purse,

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)

and do not take a bag for your journey, nor two shirts, nor any shoes, nor a staff, for the workman deserves his support.

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)

Into whatever town or village you go, inquire for some deserving person, and stay at his house until you leave the place.

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 should prove deserving, may your good wish for peace upon it come true, but if not, may your good wish bring peace to yourselves.

Matthew 10:14 (show verse)

And whoever will not welcome you, or listen to your words, on leaving that place shake off from your feet its very dust.

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)

I tell you, the punishment on the day of judgment will be lighter for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.

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)

"Listen! I am sending you out as sheep surrounded by wolves. So you must be sensible like serpents and guileless like 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)

Be on your guard against men, for they will turn you over to the courts and will flog you in their synagogues,

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 you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness to them and the heathen.

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)

But when they turn you over to the courts, you must not worry at all about how or what you ought to speak, for it will be given you at that hour what you ought to 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 you who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father that is speaking through 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)

One brother will turn another over to death, and a father his child, and children will take a stand against their parents, and will have them put 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 you will be hated by all men, because you bear my name, but whoever bears up to the end will 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)

But whenever they persecute you in one town, flee to a different one. For I solemnly say to you, you will not cover all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man returns.

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)

No pupil is better than his teacher, and no slave is better than his master.

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

The pupil should be satisfied to become like his teacher, and the slave should be satisfied to become like his master. If men have called the Head of the house Beelzebub, how much worse names will they heap upon the members of His family!

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)

So you must never be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be uncovered, nor a secret that will not be 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 speak to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear whispered in your ears, you must proclaim from 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)

You must never be afraid of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul. But rather you must keep on fearing Him who can destroy both soul and body in the pit.

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)

Do not sparrows sell for a cent apiece? And yet not one of them can fall to the ground without your Father's notice.

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)

Even the very hairs on your head have all been counted by God.

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)

So stop being afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

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)

Therefore, everyone who will own me before men I will own before my Father in heaven,

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 anyone who disowns me before men I will disown before my Father in heaven.

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 suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring 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 have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law 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's enemies will be members of his own family.

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)

Anybody who loves father or mother more than he loves 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 nobody is worthy of me who does not take up his cross and follow 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)

Anybody who gains his lower life will lose the higher life, and anybody who loses his lower life for my sake will gain the higher life.

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)

"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes Him who sent me.

Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
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Matthew 10:41 (show verse)

Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive the same reward as a prophet, and whoever welcomes an upright man as such will receive the same reward as the upright man.

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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 I solemnly say to you, no one who gives a cup of cold water to one of the least of my disciples, because he is a disciple, will ever fail to get 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