Mat 10:9-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 10:9-10: 10:9-10 Jesus’ disciples were to trust in God’s provision (6:11 , 25-34 ; 7:7-11 ), to avoid greed that would give others the opportunity to defame the Lord’s name, and to encourage the newly formed communities to provide for their leaders’ needs (see 1 Cor 9:3-19 ).

a10:9-10►

b6:11►

c25-34►

d7:7-11►

e1 Cor 9:3-19►

f10:12►

gRuth 2:4►

h10:13►

i10:37-38►

j22:8►

k10:14►

lActs 18:6►

mMatt 11:20-24►

n13:10-15►

o23:37-39►

p24:1-36►

‏ Matthew 10:9-14

Summary for Matt 10:9-10: 10:9-10 ^a Jesus’ disciples were to trust in God’s provision (6:11 ^b, 25-34 ^c; 7:7-11 ^d), to avoid greed that would give others the opportunity to defame the Lord’s name, and to encourage the newly formed communities to provide for their leaders’ needs (see 1 Cor 9:3-19 ^e).
10:12 ^f give it your blessing: Greetings were more significant than a simple hello. Often, a greeting would convey a blessing for those who received it (cp. Ruth 2:4 ^g).
10:13 ^h A worthy home would embrace the message about Jesus and the Kingdom (10:37-38 ⁱ; 22:8 ^j).

• The disciples’ blessing was an offer of salvation; to take back the blessing was a sign of judgment as the offer was withdrawn.
10:14 ^k shake its dust from your feet: This prophet-like gesture is explained by the Israelite custom of expressing displeasure with ungodliness by shaking off Gentile dust whenever crossing the border into Israel. The gesture signifies the disciples’ rejection of those who oppose God’s work (see Acts 18:6 ^l). Pronouncing judgment on those who reject the message is part of proclaiming the Good News about the Kingdom (see Matt 11:20-24 ^m; 13:10-15 ⁿ; 23:37-39 ^o; 24:1-36 ^p).