Matthew 10:38-39 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:24-42

General rules for all the Lord's disciples. I. THE CONFLICT . 1 . They must be patient , looking unto Jesus. He is our Example, our Master, our Lord. He is in all things above us immeasurably and beyond comparison—in his Divine power and majesty, in his transcendent holiness, in his perfect love. "He was despised and rejected of men." His people must expect the like. We are his disciples, his servants. The great aim of our life should be to be like him; to draw nearer and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-39

Fellowship with me will involve separation from the dearest upon earth , yet the reward is great. (Cf. Matthew 10:5 , note.) The progress of thought in these verses seems to be as follows: Do not be surprised at the contradiction that appears between my teaching and the immediate result; I allowed for this when I began my work ( Matthew 10:34 ). There will, indeed, be separation in the closest earthly ties ( Matthew 10:35 , Matthew 10:36 ). But my claims are paramount ( Matthew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-42

The mission of the gospel. These verses conclude the charge which Christ gave to his disciples when he commissioned them as evangelists. Having instructed them how they were to behave ( Matthew 10:5-15 ), warned them of the hostility they should encounter ( Matthew 10:16-23 ), and encouraged them to be fearless ( Matthew 10:24-33 ), he now enlightens them concerning the mission of their message. I. IT WAS DESTINED TO DISTURB THE OLD FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIETY . 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:37-38

Parallel passage: Luke 14:26 , Luke 14:27 , where the saying is spoken to the multitudes—presumably its original occasion. Verse 37: A man must place me before his nearest tics. Verse 38: Yea, must receive his cross (however it is brought to him), and with it follow after me. Observe the shadow of the cross upon our Lord's mind. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:38

Besides the parallel passage, Luke 14:27 ( vide supra ), of. also (for verses 38, 39) Matthew 16:24 , Matthew 16:25 . and he that taketh not ; doth not take (Revised Version), which calls attention to the change to the more definite mode of expression ( ὃς … λαμβάνει ) . Taketh. Receives in submission when given him; contrast ἀράτω , "take up from the ground" ( Matthew 16:24 ), and βαστάζει , "bear" ( Luke 14:27 ). His cross . A reference to the custom (... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:38

Cross-bearing. Confusion of mind is caused by associating this figure with our Lord's crucifixion, or with the fact that he was required to carry his cross to the place of crucifixion. It cannot be too clearly pointed out, that our Lord used the figure to illustrate his teachings before his disciples had formed the faintest idea that he was to be crucified; and yet he must have meant them to understand him. They did understand. Cross-bearing was a commonly used figure of the day, and stood... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:39

Besides Matthew 16:25 and parallel passages ( vide supra ), cf. also Luke 17:33 and even John 12:25 . Observe that in our chapter John 12:37 , John 12:38 arc equivalent to Luke 14:26 , Luke 14:27 ; verses 38, 39 to Luke 9:23 , Luke 9:24 ; Luke 9:39 to Luke 17:33 . A comparison of the various passages leads to the inference that the original occasion of Luke 17:37 , 38 was that of Luke 14:26 , Luke 14:27 , and the original occasion of verse 39 was that of ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:38

And he that taketh not his cross ... - When persons were condemned to be crucified, a part of the sentence was that they should carry the cross on which they were to die to the place of execution. Thus, Christ carried his, until he fainted from fatigue and exhaustion. See notes at Matthew 27:31. The cross was usually composed of two rough beams of wood, united in the form of this figure of a cross It was an instrument of death. See the notes at Matthew 27:31-32. To carry it was burdensome, was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:39

He that findeth his life ... - The word “life” in this passage is used evidently in two senses. The meaning may be expressed thus: He that is anxious to save his “temporal” life, or his comfort and security here, shall lose “eternal” life, or shall fail of heaven. He that is willing to risk or lose his comfort and “life” here for my sake, shall find “life” everlasting, or shall be saved. The manner of speaking is similar to that where he said, “Let the dead bury their dead.” See notes at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:37-38

Matthew 10:37-38. He that loveth father or mother more than me He that is not ready to give up all these when they stand in competition with his duty; is not worthy of me Nor shall have any interest in my saving benefits. And he that taketh not his cross, &c. Every one condemned to crucifixion by the Romans was compelled to carry the cross, on which he was to be suspended, to the place of execution. Thus our Lord himself was treated. Now, as this was not a Jewish, but a Roman... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:24-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:34-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:37-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:37-38

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