Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 9:35

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 9:35 - 9:35

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 9:35 - 9:35

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35–38. THE PREACHING OF JESUS. THE HARVEST OF THE WORLD

This passage forms the preface to the mission of the twelve. The connection points to a regular sequence of thought in St Matthew’s plan. The work of Christ is described as the model for the work of the twelve; cp. Mat 9:35 with ch. Mat 10:7-8. The pity of Jesus for the lost and shepherdless flock was the motive for the mission; cp. Mat 9:36 with ch. Mat 10:6. The thought of the harvest of God and the labourers, Mat 9:37-38, is raised again in the charge ch. Mat 10:10. The A.V. unfortunately translates ἐργάτης by ‘labourer’ Mat 9:37, and ‘workman’ Mat 10:10.