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4. Jesus’ continuation of His work 11:1 (cf. Mark 6:12-13; Luke 9:6)
Here is another of Matthew’s formulas that ended a discourse (cf. Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 13:53; Matthew 19:1; Matthew 26:1). Matthew had no concern for recording what happened when the Twelve went out having received Jesus’ instructions. He passed over their ministry in silence and resumed narration of Jesus’ ministry.
"The motif that dominates Matthew’s story throughout Matthew 4:17 to Matthew 11:1 is Jesus’ ministry to Israel of teaching, preaching, and healing (Matthew 4:23; Matthew 9:35; Matthew 11:1)." [Note: Kingsbury, Matthew as . . ., p. 72.]
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