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IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus' Followers Are Powerless in Their Own Strength (10:16)
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IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Matthew
PROCLAIMING THE KINGDOM (10:1-42)
Persecution Is Promised (10:16-23)
Opposition and Empowerment (10:16-20)
Jesus' Followers Are Powerless in Their Own Strength (10:16)
Jesus' Followers Are Powerless in Their Own Strength (10:16)
Sheep, like Israel of old (v. 6; compare 9:36), were defenseless against such predators as wolves (Sirach 13:17). Christians should therefore avoid unnecessarily provoking their opponents (shrewd) while remaining "guileless" (NIV innocent).
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