Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)
Matthew 10 - Introduction
CHAPTER 10.
THE GALILEAN MISSION.
The beginnings of the mission to the neglected “lost” sheep of Israel may be found in the Capernaum feast (Matthew 9:10). As time went on Jesus felt increasingly the pressure of the problem and the need for extended effort. Matthew's call was connected with the first stage of the movement, and that disciple was Christ's agent in bringing together the gathering of publicans and sinners. He is now about to employ all the intimate disciples He has collected about Him and through them to spread the movement all over Galilee. They will be a poor substitute for Himself, yet not wholly useless like the scribes, for they have heard His teaching on the hill and imbibed somewhat of His spirit of love.