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Verse 38. _HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS_] i.e. He who is not ready,
after my example, to suffer death in the cause of my religion, _is not
worthy of me_, does not deserve to be called my disciple.
T...
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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. Thu...
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7. THE MESSENGERS OF THE KINGDOM.
CHAPTER 10
1. The Twelve Disciples. (Matthew 10:1 .) 2. Their Commission.
(Matthew 10:5 .) 3. Persecutions Promised. (Matthew 10:16 .) 4. Words
of Encouragement....
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THE CHARGE TO THE TWELVE. The section forms the second of five
passages into which Mt. col lected the sayings of Jesus. The Markan
account (Matthew 6:7) is followed by Luke 9:1, but Luke 10:2 (the
Sev...
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FURTHER SAYINGS ON PERSECUTION.
Matthew 10:24_ a_ would hardly be intelligible to the disciples till
after Matthew 16:21; Matthew 10:25_ b_ connects with...
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CONDITIONS OF DISCIPLESHIP. Luke 14:25 to the crowds; Mark 8:34 to
crowd and disciples; Mt. to disciples. The highest good must be clung
to at all costs, though cases of its conflict with the fifth
co...
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III. TAKING UP THE CROSS.
38. HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS.
Luke adds, _daily;_ not once, but all the time. The cross is the pain
of the _self-denial_ required. The cross is the _symbol of doing our...
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"Do not think that I came to send peace on earth: I did not come to
send peace, but a sword. I came to set a man at variance against his
father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-la...
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THE MESSENGERS OF THE KING (Matthew 10:1-4)...
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CROSS. Greek. _stauros._ See App-162. All criminals bore their own
cross (John 19:17). Compare Matthew 16:25....
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_he that taketh not his cross_ A further advance in the devotion and
self-abandonment required in the disciples of Jesus. These are deeply
interesting and solemn words. The cross is named for the firs...
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The Church of the Future
(1) The Apostolic character, 16. (2) Persecution, 17 25. (3)
Consolation the care of the Father, 26 31. (4) The reward, 32. (5) The
Christian choice, 33 39. (6) The hosts of...
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Christ's Charge to the Apostles
This discourse falls naturally into two divisions; of which the first
(Matthew 10:5) has reference to the immediate present, the second
relates rather to the church of...
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These verses exhibit beautifully three characteristics of Hebrew
poetry, antithesis, climax, refrain. The first four lines μὴ
νομίσητε … οἱ οἰκιακοὶ αὐτοῦ, which
reflect the words of Micah 7:6, indica...
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ὍΣ ΟΥ̓ ΛΑΜΒΆΝΕΙ ΤῸΝ ΣΤΑΥΡῸΝ ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂.
A further advance in the devotion and self-abandonment required in the
disciples of Jesus. These are deeply interesting and solemn words. The
cross is named for th...
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CHRIST’S CHARGE TO THE APOSTLES
This discourse falls naturally into two divisions; of which the first
(Matthew 10:5-15) has reference to the immediate present, the second
relates rather to the church...
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THE CHURCH OF THE FUTURE
(1) The Apostolic character, 16. (2) Persecution, 17–25. (3)
Consolation—the care of the Father, 26–31. (4) The reward, 32. (5)
The Christian choice, 33–39. (6) The hosts of...
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VER 37. "HE THAT LOVETH FATHER OR MOTHER MORE THAN ME IS NOT WORTHY OF
ME: AND HE THAT LOVETH SON OR DAUGHTER MORE THAN ME IS NOT WORTHY OF
ME. 38. AND HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS, AND FOLLOWETH AFTE...
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_JESUS TAUGHT THE APOSTLES HOW TO FIND LIFE MATTHEW 10:34-42:_ The
Jews had the belief that outward peace and prosperity would come in
the days of the Messiah. Jesus said, "Think not that I am come to...
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ΣΤΑΥΡΌΣ (G4716) крест. Ударение ставится
на самоотречении, доходящем до того,
что человек становится изгоем (Hill; DA)....
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DISCOURSE: 1346
THE RULE OF CHRIST’S PROCEDURE IN THE LAST DAY
Matthew 10:32. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him
will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoeve...
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HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS— This alludes to the custom of
criminals carrying the cross to which they were to be fastened; and
was a strong intimation, that he should himself be crucified; and that
n...
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SECTION 23
JESUS COMMISSIONS TWELVE APOSTLES TO EVANGELIZE GALILEE
IV. JESUS REQUIRES AND REWARDS LOYALTY OF HIS SERVANTS
TEXT: 10:32-39
A. THE SUPREME HONOR FOR LOYALTY (10:32)
32.
Every one ther...
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And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not
worthy of me.
AND HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS, AND FOLLOWETH AFTER ME, IS NOT
WORTHY OF ME - a saying which our Lord once and again...
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23 The mood of the verb is most important here. The Lord is not
telling what would but what may occur. His apostles were frail
mortals, easily discouraged, so He does no more than hint at a
possible f...
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MISSION OF THE TWELVE
1. Mission of the Twelve (Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1). This mission was
intended partly to prepare the way for visits from Jesus Himself, and
partly to train the apostles for their futur...
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CHARGE TO THE TWELVE (Mark 6:7 Luke 9:1 : cp. also Luke 10:2, charge
to the Seventy). The first eleven vv. of this great charge (Matthew
10:5) represent Christ's words act
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LATER CHARGES OF JESUS, REFERRING TO WORK AFTER THE ASCENSION. Matthew
10:16 were probably spoken in Holy Week: see Mark 13:9; Luke 21:12....
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TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS] i.e. he that is not willing to follow Me to
martyrdom is not worthy of Me. The 'cross' stands here, not for
trouble in general (though this is included), but for actual
crucifixi...
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MATTHEW’S GOOD NEWS
MATTHEW’S *GOSPEL
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 10
JESUS CHOOSES 12 MEN AND SENDS THEM AS HIS WORKERS 10:1-4
V1 Jesus called his 12 *disciples to come to him. Then he gave them
auth...
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HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS. — The words were hardly a specific
announcement of the manner of our Lord’s death, though they imply,
interpreted by events, a distinct prevision of it, such as that whic...
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CHAPTER 9
The King's Ambassadors - Matthew 9:36; Matthew 10:1
I - THE MISSION. Matthew 9:36 - Matthew 10:1
So far the Kin
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σταυρὸν. There is here no necessary allusion to the death of
Jesus Himself by crucifixion, though one possessing such insight into
the course of events, as this whole discourse indicates, must have
kn...
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The whole foregoing discourse, by its announcements and consolations,
implies that dread experiences are in store for the apostles of the
faith. To the inexperienced the question might naturally sugge...
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_Prophetic picture of future apostolic tribulations_. An interpolation
of our evangelist after his manner of grouping _logia_ of kindred
import. The greater part of the material is given in other conn...
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RECEIVING CHRIST'S REPRESENTATIVES
Matthew 10:34-42
In Jesus Christ we acquire a new affinity, stronger than that of
family ties. When we enter into the family of God we belong to all His
children. T...
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As a result of this, the King calls, equips, and sends forth His
disciples. No work can be done to extend His Kingdom that is not the
direct outcome of His compassion. To men in communion with that
co...
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HE SENDS OUT THE TWELVE
Matthew 9:37-38. _“Then He says to His disciples, The harvest truly
is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the
harvest, in order that He may send out th...
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Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a
striking illustration as well as proof of the method which God has
been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou...
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_THE CROSS_
‘He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy
of Me.’
Matthew 10:38
The Cross is held in honour now; not so in our Lord’s day.
I. THE LITERAL CROSS.—It was a thi...
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38._He who doth not take up his cross _From particular cases he
proceeds to general views, and informs us that we cannot be reckoned
his disciples unless we are prepared to endure many afflictions. If...
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So long as God gives Him access to the people, He continues His labour
of love. Nevertheless, He was conscious of the iniquity that governed
the people, although He did not seek His own glory. Having...
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AND HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS,.... By the "cross", which was a
Roman punishment, whereby malefactors were put to death, are meant all
sorts of afflictions, reproaches, persecutions, and death itsel...
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And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not
worthy of me.
Ver. 38. _And he that taketh not up his cross_] _Omnis Christianus
crucianus, _ saith Luther. Every Christian is sure of...
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_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 be...
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FATHER OR MOTHER-TAKETH NOT UP HIS CROSS; a man must love Christ more
than earthly friends, and follow Him notwithstanding all the trials to
which it may expose him, or he cannot be His true disciple....
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PERFECT CONSECRATION TO CHRIST....
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AND HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS, AND FOLLOWETH AFTER ME, IS NOT
WORTHY OF ME....
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When He instructs us to pray, He fully intends to answer such prayer,
as we see now in His sending forth His twelve disciples. It is
precious to see Him exercising authority to communicate authority t...
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16-42 Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They
were to avoid all things which gave advantage to their enemies, all
meddling with worldly or political concerns, all appearance of...
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We have much the same in MATTHEW 16:24 MARK 8:34 LUKE 9:23; It is not
he that maketh not, but HE THAT TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS; that is, he that
doth not willingly, and cheerfully, and patiently bear and...
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Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII
And to the same effect is the saying, "He that doth not take his cross
and follow behind Me is not worthy of Me."[153]...
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Matthew 10:38 And G2532 he G3739 not G3756 take G2983 (G5719) his G846
cross G4716 and G2532 follow...
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“He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me,
And he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
And he who does not take his cross and follow after me, is not wor...
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WHAT WILL RESULT FROM HIS COMING, AND WHAT HE REQUIRES OF THOSE WHO
WOULD FOLLOW HIM (10:34-42).
As Jesus comes to the end of His instructions He wants His disciples
to be aware of the waves that they...
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Peculiar to Matthew, though some of the sayings occur in the other
Gospels. As such trials and emergencies did not occur on this journey,
some suppose this part of the discourse was uttered at a later...
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Matthew 10:38. TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS, etc. We may supply in thought: as
I shall carry my cross. The culprit bore his own cross to the place of
crucifixion. The first allusion to the mode of the death,...
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DOTH NOT TAKE HIS CROSS
(ου λαμβανε τον σταυρον αυτου). The first
mention of cross in Matthew. Criminals were crucified in Jerusalem. It
was the custom for the condemned person to carry his own cros...
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Matthew 10:1. _And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples,
he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to
heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease._
They...
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Our Lord had been sending forth his twelve apostles to preach the
gospel of the kingdom, and to work miracles in his name. Having given
them their commission, he warned them of the treatment they must...
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Matthew 10:37. _He that loveth father or mother more than me is not
worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not
worthy of me._
What a wonderful sight, then, the church is as...
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CONTENTS: The twelve instructed and sent out.
CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Peter, Andrew, James, John,
Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Thaddaeus, Simon, Judas.
CONCLUSION: The ca...
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Matthew 10:1. _He called to him his twelve disciples._ Jesus chose
twelve that they might sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of
Israel. Luke 22:30. And that they might be the twelve foundations...
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WHOEVER DOES NOT TAKE UP HIS CROSS. Symbolic of being faithful even at
the price of pain and suffering. No one can be neutral about Jesus! We
take up our cross daily! FOLLOW IN MY STEPS. Use his teach...
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_He that taketh not; his cross._
CROSS-BEARING
I. What is is peculiar cross? “He that taketh not _his _cross.”
1. It may be the giving up of certain pleasures.
2. The endurance of reproach or pove...
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MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 10:38 TAKE HIS CROSS (see Matthew 16:24). A
disciple must deny himself (die to self-will), take up his cross
(embrace God’s will, no matter the
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MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 10:1 The Authoritative Mission of the
Messiah’s Messengers. This is Jesus’ second major teaching (see
Introduction: Key Themes). It focuses on the disciples’ mission to
Israel...
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CHAPTER 10
_And when He had called_, &c. Observe that Christ, out of all His
disciples, chose principally twelve, as S. Luke shows more at length
(vi. 13.). He chose twelve Apostles that they should b...
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
Matthew 10:38. TAKETH NOT HIS CROSS.—By the Roman custom criminals
were compelled to bear the cross to the place of execution. The
Galilæans would know too well what was meant by “ta...
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EXPOSITION
For introductory notes to this chapter, see Matthew 9:35.
MATTHEW 10:1
Parallel passages: Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1. Th
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Shall we turn now in our bibles to the tenth chapter of the gospel of
Matthew?
In the beginning of the tenth chapter we find Christ sending His
disciples out, telling them to go to the lost sheep of t...
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John 19:17; Luke 14:27; Luke 9:23; Luke 9:24; Mark 10:21;...
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His cross [τ ο ν σ τ α υ ρ ο ν α υ τ ο υ]. This was no
Jewish proverb, crucifixion not being a Jewish punishment; so that
Jesus uses the phrase anticipatively, in view of the death which he
himself wa...
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THE DISCIPLE AND HIS LORD
Matthew 10:24
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We thought it well to present seven names by which the children of God
are known in the New Testament.
1. THE FIRST NAME WE SHALL MENTION...
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He that taketh not his cross — That is, whatever pain or
inconvenience cannot be avoided, but by doing some evil, or omitting
some good. Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:27....