Matthew 10:6

The Ministry of the Twelve · Matthew 10:5–15
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Translations

Modern
Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
Traditional
But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Literal
But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Latin
…sed potius ite ad oves quæ perierunt domus Israël.

Original

Greek
English
Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Notes

They are lost because their shepherds (leaders) neglected them (9:36; 15:24).

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Parallels

Mark 6:7–13 Luke 9:1–6

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Gospel Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Sheep of Lost Sinners Sheep: (Lost) of the Unregenerate The Apostles: Sent First to the House of Israel The Jews: The Gospel Preached To, First