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Sheep Among Wolves
Jesus sends his followers into a hostile world, not as powerful fighters, but as vulnerable sheep among wolves. Commentators stress that this isn't a suicide mission. The disciples' safety and ultimate victory lie in the authority of the Shepherd who sends them. As one scholar notes, though wolves are fierce, sheep have always outlasted and outnumbered them under the Shepherd's care.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:16
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:16
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 …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:16
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves:
Behold, I send you forth. What power there is in the word of the…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:16
Jesus pictured his disciples, defenseless in themselves, located in a dangerous environment. This is where he was sending them. The shepherd in thi…
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:16
16th Century
Theologian
The injunctions which Matthew has until now related had no further reference than to that former expedition or commission, which was to be terminat…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:16
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I send you forth, as sheep among wolves
This, and the following verses, chiefly respect the troubles, afflic…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…