“A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master.…
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all…
“Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as…
“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16). There are wicked people in the…
“If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you” (Matthew 10:13). If they will receive you,…
“Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. As you enter the house, greet it” (Matthew 10:11-12). Christians are…
“Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food” (Matthew 10:9-10).…