As sheep in the midst of wolves (ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων). The presence of wolves on every hand was a fact then and now. Some of …

As sheep in the midst of wolves. That is, I send you, inoffensive and harmless, into a cold, unfriendly, and cruel world. Your innocence w…

I send you forth — The nominative pronoun is emphatic: “It is I who send.” This is not so much an assurance of protection but, as …

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men:

St. John Chrysostom: Having removed all care and anxiety from the Apostles and armed them with miraculous powers, He proceeds …

Jesus pictured his disciples, defensele in themselves, located in a dangerous environment. This is where he was sending them. The shepherd in this …

The injunctions which Matthew has until now related had no further reference than to that former expedition or commission, which was to be terminat…

Behold, I send you forth, as sheep among wolves
This, and the following verses, chiefly respect the troubles, afflic…

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…