Be not anxious (μη μεριμνησητε). Ingressive aorist subjunctive in prohibition. "Do not become anxious" (Matthew 6:31).…

Take no thought. That is, do not be anxious, or excessively concerned. (See Barnes on Matthew 6:26).

God would inspire them. This w…

Take no thought — This is meant in the same sense as in Matthew 6:25: “Do not be over-anxious in that moment.” These words indicat…

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

St. John Chrysostom: To the previous topics of consolation, He adds another significant one. So that they would not ask, "How …

The verb “arrest” (GK 4140) is better translated as “hand over.” The subject is ambiguous: people, opponents, or Jewish leaders could be “handing o…

Be not anxious.⁵⁸⁵ A consolation is added: for Christ’s many exhortations to the disciples would have been in vain if He had no…

But when they deliver you up
The apostles hearing that they should be delivered up to councils, and brought before g…

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…