Mateus 10
Adam Clarke · Citado em PreceptAustin
Mateus 10
Clarke - “This affords a striking proof of the prescience of Christ. Who could have thought, at that time, that these despised and illiterate men could excite so much attention, and be called upon to apologize for the profession of their faith before the tribunals of the most illustrious personages of the earth?” If you are the Lord’s true servant, you are the spokesman of the Holy Spirit; He will work in, you a peaceful frame of mind, and fit words “shall be given you .” Spurgeon Commentary - When you are before the judge, or about to be there, do not worry yourself about “what you shall speak. ” Be not anxious as to your manner or matter when on your defense. If you are the Lord’s true servant, you are the spokesman of the Holy Spirit; he will work in, you a peaceful frame of mind, and fit words “shall be given you .” He will speak in you and through you. The Father himself will put into your mouth, at the moment, the fittest reply to your adversaries. This has been wonderfully true in former ages in the cases of martyrs for the truth’s sake; and bold defenders of the faith still receive the same kind of guidance. Simple peasants have groveled great philosophers, and humble women have put learned ecclesiastics to a nonplus. Henry Blackaby - The experience : a devotional and journal : day by day with God What Will You Say? “On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Matthew 10:18–20 Some things just seem too good to be true. Christians love to grab onto this verse from Matthew, assuming that anytime we’re at a loss for words, God will intervene. What a deal! No more studying, no more preparing for presentations, no more planning ahead. The words will come automatically, courtesy of God. This eliminates the need for Bible study because God will zap the appropriate verse into our minds at the right time. Don’t we all sometimes expect God to cover for our own laziness? The truth is, Jesus was addressing a specific situation here; this is not a blanket promise. He was talking to friends who would soon be hauled before kings and governors. They would be beaten, interrogated, and expected to explain their faith under threat of death. They were all new Christians; none of them had known Jesus for more than a few years. Unlike Paul, who was well schooled in the Scriptures, these men were blue-collar workers. They had no tracts or pocket New Testaments to pull out when they were in a bind. Most significantly, they would be in danger because of witnessing for Christ, not because of their own shortcomings. As long as they were obeying God, Jesus assured them that God would intervene. This promise was not just for the disciples; it was also for the sake of their listeners who would need a word from God. What does this mean for us? Obviously there is no open-ended guarantee that God will always bail us out when we have not prepared ourselves. However, if we are living as God wants us to live and our faith is challenged, God will not only give us the words we need; he’ll also give us the courage to say them. Matthew 10:19 “But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say. when: Mk 13:11-13 Lu 12:11 21:14,15 do not worry: Mt 6:25,31,34 Php 4:6 Jas 1:5 it shall: Ex 4:12,15 Jer 1:7,9 Da 3:16-18 Ac 4:8-14 5:29-33 6:10 Ac 26:2-11 2Ti 4:17 GOD'S PROVISION OF HOW AND WHAT TO SAY But when they hand you over (paradidomi), do not worry (merimnao) about how or what you are to say - Note the time phrase "when." You say "so what?" The point is that when is not "if," but implies that they will be handed over to the authorities. Jesus knew it would be the natural reaction to be anxious if handed over to the authorities. William Barclaypostulates that "It was not the humiliation which early Christians dreaded, not even the cruel pain and the agony. But many of them feared that their own unskilfulness in words and defence might injure rather than commend the truth. It is the promise of God that when a man is on trial for his faith, the words will come to him.” For it will be given you in that hour what you are to say - For is a term of explanation and here explains why they are not to worry before the authorities. Note in that hour indicates God's timing for this gift of speech perfectly timed. This principle of divine provision for speech is seen in the OT in the life of Moses (Ex 4:12,15) and the life of Jeremiah. (Jer 1:7,9). As
Mateus 10
Clarke - “What a scandal is it for a man to traffic with gifts which he pretends, at least, to have received from the Holy Ghost, of which he is not the master, but the dispenser. He who preaches to get a living, or to make a fortune, is guilty of the most infamous sacrilege.” (Read about Simon the Magician in Acts 8:9-24+ - Who was Simon the Sorcerer?) Matthew 10:10 or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. bag : 1Sa 9:7 17:40 two: Lu 3:11 2Ti 4:13 for the: Lu 10:7-12 1Co 9:4-14 Ga 6:6,7 1Ti 5:17,18 Parallel Passage: Mark 6:8+ and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff–no bread, no bag, no money in their belt– WORKER WORTHY OF HIS SUPPORT Or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. - This list continues the items that they were not to acquire and therefore seems to be at variance with what Jesus said in Mark 6:8+ (see above). NET Note - "Mark 6:8+ allows one staff. It might be that Matthew's summary (cf. Luke 9:3) means not taking an extra staff or that the expression is merely rhetorical for "traveling light" which has been rendered in two slightly different ways." David Turner - This reminds believers today that their ultimate ministry resource is the Lord’s power, not their own provisions. This simplicity of provisions tends to reflect negatively on the aggressive fund-raising and lavish accoutrements that are observed in certain ministries today. “Jesus’ agents live simply” (See Matthew - Page 272)