Word Pictures in the New Testament - David Cox

Word Pictures in the NT [Matthew: Chapter 10].
is also called Simon the Canaanean (Zealous, Hebrew word). This
is apparently their first preaching and healing tour without
Jesus. He sends them forth by twos (Mr 6:7). Matthew names them
in pairs, probably as they were sent out.
10:5 {These twelve Jesus sent forth} (\toutous tous d•deka
apesteilen ho I•sous\). The word "sent forth" (\apesteilen\) is
the same root as "apostles." The same word reappears in 10:16.
{Way of the Gentiles} (\hodon ethn•n\). Objective genitive, way
leading to the Gentiles. This prohibition against going among the
Gentiles and the Samaritans was for this special tour. They were
to give the Jews the first opportunity and not to prejudice the
cause at this stage. Later Jesus will order them to go and
disciple all the Gentiles (Mt 28:19).
10:6 {The lost sheep} (\ta probata ta apol•lota\). The sheep, the
lost ones. Mentioned here first by Matthew. Jesus uses it not in
blame, but in pity (Bruce). Bengel notes that Jesus says "lost"
more frequently than "led astray." "If the Jewish nation could be
brought to repentance the new age would dawn" (McNeile).
10:7 {As ye go, preach} (\poreuomenoi k•russete\). Present
participle and present imperative. They were itinerant preachers
on a "preaching tour," heralds (\k•rukes\) proclaiming good news.
The summary message is the same as that of the Baptist (3:2)
that first startled the country, "the kingdom of heaven has drawn
nigh." He echoed it up and down the Jordan Valley. They are to
shake Galilee with it as Jesus had done (4:17). That same
amazing message is needed today. But "the apprentice apostles"
(Bruce) could tell not a little about the King of the Kingdom who
was with them.
10:9 {Get you no gold} (\m• kt•s•sthe\). It is not, "Do not
possess" or "own," but "do not acquire" or "procure" for
yourselves, indirect middle aorist subjunctive. Gold, silver,
brass (copper) in a descending scale (nor even bronze). {In your
purses} (\eis tas z•nas h–m•n\). In your girdles or belts used
for carrying money.
10:10 {No wallet} (\m• p•ran\). Better than "scrip." It can be
either a travelling or bread bag. Deissmann (_Light from the
Ancient East_, pp. 108f.) shows that it can mean the beggar's
collecting bag as in an inscription on a monument at Kefr Hanar
in Syria: "While Christianity was still young the beggar priest
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