Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Matthew 11:1

"And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities." — Matthew 11:1 (ASV)

For the significance of the formulas that end Jesus’ discourses, see comment on 7:28–29. Attention returns to Jesus’ ministry, for he did not send out the apostles in order to relieve himself of work but in order to expand the proclamation of the kingdom (9:35–10:4).