The Words of the Lord Jesus a Commentary Tr. by W.B. Pope and Others

The Words Of The Lord Jesus: A Commentary Tr. By W.B. Pope And Others by Ewald Rudolf Stier presents a scholarly examination of Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 10–11. This edition reprints a 19th-century work that offers a detailed exegesis, treating Matthew 10 as a unified, prophetically oriented mission discourse. It outlines a threefold structure: an initial mission focused on Israel, a Spirit-enabled apostolic phase extending beyond Israel, and a broader future outreach anticipating Gentile involvement and final judgment. The commentary explores the missionaries’ equipment and conduct, emphasizing peace as the missionary greeting, reliance on the Spirit, and the reception of households and cities. It delves into themes such as prudent courage, heavenly reliance, the dangers of persecution, divine sovereignty, and the coming Son of Man in judgment. Aimed at scholars and pastors, this text employs dense philological and cross-referential argumentation typical of late 19th-century German biblical scholarship, providing insights through references to Luke, Mark, and prophetic books to illuminate the mission of Jesus and the birth of the church.