Matthew 10:39
The Scripture
(39) He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jesus sends his twelve disciples out to preach in his name, warning them that they will face opposition and that they must not be afraid. He instructs them to stay in their homes, not to quarrel with anyone, and to bring back those who have been sold to them. The chapter emphasizes that their mission is to love their neighbors and to endure persecution with courage.
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