Matthew 11:1 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Having finished instructing the Twelve, Jesus goes on to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.
What Does Matthew 11:1 Mean?
This verse closes the missionary charge of chapter 10, where Jesus sent the Twelve out with authority. The phrase "made an end of commanding" marks a hinge: one teaching block ends and the narrative resumes. Jesus does not wait idle while His disciples labor; He moves through "their cities," the villages of the region, continuing His own work.
The Lord who sends others also keeps going Himself. He never asks His followers to carry a load He will not carry. Here is the unwearied Shepherd, walking from town to town, teaching and proclaiming the kingdom. His example sets the rhythm of all faithful service: to send, and also to go; to commission, and also to labor alongside.
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What does Matthew 11:1 mean?
Having finished instructing the Twelve, Jesus goes on to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.