Matthew 10:1

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Key Reflection

In Matthew 10:1, Jesus calls his twelve disciples and grants them authority over unclean spirits, enabling them to cast them out and heal every disease and sickness. This action underscores the power of the messengers sent by Christ, reflecting both their role as agents of divine healing and their mission to proclaim the kingdom of heaven with spiritual and physical power. The cultural context highlights that such authority was seen as a mark of divine favor, emphasizing the disciples' unique position in spreading the message of Jesus during this formative period of early Christianity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

MATTHEW CHAPTER 10 Verse 1. And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, etc. This account of sending the apostles forth is recorded also in Mr 6:7-11; Lu 9:1-6. Mark says that he sent them out two and two. This was a kind arrangement, that each one might have a companion; and that they might visit more places, and accomplish more labour, than if they were all together. These twelve were the original number of apostles. The word apostle means one that is sent, and was given to them because they were sent forth to preach the gospel. They were ambassadors of Christ. To this number Matthias was afterwards added, to supply the place of Judas, Ac 1:26.

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