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Strategic Retreat for the Gospel
When Jesus tells his disciples to flee persecution, it's not a command to be cowardly. Commentators explain this is a strategic directive. It's about wisely preserving their lives not for their own sake, but to continue the mission in a new, potentially more receptive location. This ensures the gospel continues to spread rapidly and that preachers don't waste time in places that have become hostile.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:23
18th Century
Theologian
When they persecute, etc. They were not permitted to throw away their lives. Where they could preserve them, without denying theiâŠ
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:23
Till the Son of man be come (ΔÏÏ Î”Î»ÎžÎ· Îż Ï ÎčÎżÏ ÏÎżÏ Î±ÎœÎžÏÏÏÎżÏ ). Moffatt puts it "before the Son of man arrives" as if Jesus referred tâŠ
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:23
19th Century
Preacher
But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, tiâŠ
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:23
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 tâŠ
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:23
16th Century
Theologian
And when they shall persecute you. He anticipates an objection that might arise: "If we must encounter the resentments of the whole world,âŠ
John Gill
On Matthew 10:23
17th Century
Pastor
But when they persecute you in this city
Or any city into which they went, and preached the Gospel; and would not suâŠ
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16â42
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 withâŠ
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16â42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immineâŠ