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But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most assuredly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man has come.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
When they persecute, etc. They were not permitted to throw away their lives. Where they could preserve them, without denying thei…
Till the Son of man be come (εως ελθη ο υιος του ανθρωπου). Moffatt puts it "before the Son of man arrives" as if Jesus referred t…
19th Century
Anglican
When they persecute you — This counsel is noteworthy, suggesting at least one form of the serpent's wisdom. The disciples we…
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Baptist
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, ti…
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 t…
16th Century
Protestant
And when they shall persecute you. He anticipates an objection that might arise: "If we must encounter the resentments of the whole world,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when they persecute you in this city Or any city into which they went, and preached the Gospel; and would not su…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…
