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A Temporary, Ordered Mission
Commentators unanimously agree this was a temporary command for a specific mission, not a permanent rejection of non-Jews. The gospel was offered first to Israel to fulfill God's covenant promises to them. This established a pattern in salvation history—'to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile'—that would fully unfold after Christ's resurrection.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:5
18th Century
Theologian
Into the way of the Gentiles. That is, among the Gentiles, or only among the Jews. The full time for preaching the gospel to the Gentiles …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:5
These twelve Jesus sent forth (τουτους τους δωδεκα απεστειλεν ο Ιησους). The word "sent forth" (απεστειλεν) is the same root as "a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye no…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:5–6
(5a) Many scholars have suggested that this speech of Jesus is a compilation of Matthew from various sayings of Jesus (e.g., those found in Mk 6:8–…
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:5
16th Century
Theologian
Into the way of the Gentiles. This makes even more evident what I have recently hinted: that the office then given to the apostles had no …
John Gill
On Matthew 10:5
17th Century
Pastor
These twelve Jesus sent forth
And no other but them, under the character of apostles. These had been with him a cons…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:5–15
17th Century
Minister
The gospel was not to be brought to the Gentiles until the Jews had refused it. This restraint on the apostles applied only to their first mission.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…