Comments on Matthew 10

v1-4  Jesus selects and commissions the Twelve apostles.

v5-15  Jesus gives them instruction concerning who to proselyte
and how to interact with them.

v16-39  Jesus warns them there will be opposition, persecution,
and conflict.  He tells them not to succumb, but to rely on God
as He is watching over them to tell them what to say and to
protect them in their ministry.

v34-39  A disciple must be willing to abandon even his family if
needs be for the Kingdom.

v40-42  They are granted the vicarious authority of God.



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