Matthew 9-10

In Matthew 10:17-23 Jesus is speaking to his apostles of the troubles that they will face (I wonder if this list exactly matches what Matthew's community had encountered? That's a different study.) because they follow Jesus. What is not as obvious in most English translations is that Jesus is speaking collectively to his disciples. "Y'all" will be handed over (v 17), "Y'all" will be brought before governors and kings (v 18).  "Y'all" will be hated (v 22). But Jesus is also telling them to respond collectively.  "Y'all" will be given words to speak (v 19).  "Y'all" flee to another place (v 23).  "Y'all" will not tell everyone in Israel (v 23). Though it seems out of place, there is a statement about the individual in verse 22. Though we are to work and support one another we will each individually make the choice of obedience. Matthew finds Jesus' words that demonstrate the call of Jesus to build up every member of the body, so that all who come in will be saved.
Stuart