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A Warning for Wisdom, Not Fear
Jesus' command to "beware of men" is not a call to fearful isolation but to wise, cautious engagement. Commentators explain this as a call to be spiritually and mentally prepared for opposition. This foresight is meant to prevent shock and despair when persecution arises, enabling disciples to remain steadfast in their mission without naively trusting in human approval.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:17
18th Century
Theologian
But beware of men. That is, be on your guard against men who are like wolves (Matthew 10:16). Do not run unnecessarily into da…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:17
Beware of men (προσεχετε απο των ανθρωπων). Ablative case with απο. Hold your mind (νουν understood) away from. The article with α…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:16–25
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:17
Those who will hand the disciples over must be Jews, as the context is the synagogue; and so the persecution here envisaged is Jewish persecution o…
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:17
16th Century
Theologian
But beware of men. Erasmus has inserted the word these, (beware of these men,) supposing that the article functions as a demonstr…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:17
17th Century
Pastor
But beware of men
Of these men, comparable to wolves, spoken of before: the phrase is somewhat uncommon and emphatic…
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…