Till the Son of man be come (εως ελθη ο υιος του ανθρωπου). Moffatt puts it "before the Son of man arrives" as if Jesus referred t…

When they persecute, etc. They were not permitted to throw away their lives. Where they could preserve them, without denying thei…

When they persecute you — This counsel is noteworthy, suggesting at least one form of the serpent's wisdom. The disciples we…

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: Having foretold the fearful things that would come upon them after His cross, resurrection, and ascension…

This verse is among the most difficult in the NT. The coming of the Son of Man has been interpreted as Jesus catching up with the disciples after t…

And when they shall persecute you. He anticipates an objection that might arise: "If we must encounter the resentments of the whole world,…

But when they persecute you in this city
Or any city into which they went, and preached the Gospel; and would not su…

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…