The lost sheep (τα προβατα τα απολωλοτα). The sheep, the lost ones. Mentioned here first by Matthew. Jesus uses it not in blame, b…

But go rather to the lost sheep, etc. That is, to the Jews. He regarded them as wandering and lost, like sheep straying without a shepherd…

This was “a mission to the Jews” only, meant for the general arousing of the chosen nation. It is an example of a special mission, and it gives aut…

Glossa Ordinaria: Because the manifestation of the Spirit, as the Apostle says, is given for the benefit of the Church, after …

(5a) Many scholars have suggested that this speech of Jesus is a compilation of Matthew from various sayings of Jesus (e.g., those found in Mk 6:8–…

But go rather to the lost sheep. The first rank, as we have said, is assigned to the Jews because they were the firstborn; or rather, beca…

But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel ] To whom he himself was sent, (Matthew 15:24) .

The gospel was not to be brought to the Gentiles until the Jews had refused it. This restraint on the apostles applied only to their first mission.…

Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…