Matthew 10:17

“But beware of men, etc.] Of these men, comparable to wolves, before spoken of: the phrase is somewhat uncommon and emphatical, and designs not merely wicked men in common, the men of the world, and enemies of the Gospel; but chiefly such of them as were men of note and authority, ecclesiastical and civil governors of the people, the Scribes, Pharisees, elders, and chief priests, and other rulers; and the advice to the apostles is, to take care how they came into their company, and put themselves into their hands; who would seek all opportunities and occasions against them, and use their power and interest to do them hurt: for they will deliver you up to the councils, or sanhedrim, of which…”

“But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to the councils--the local courts, used here for civil magistrates in general. and they will scourge you in their synagogues--By this is meant persecution at the hands of the ecclesiastics.”

“But beware of men - That is, be on your guard against people who are like wolves, Matthew 10:16. Do not run unnecessarily into danger. Use suitable prudence and caution, and do not needlessly endanger your lives. Councils - The word used here commonly signifies the great council of the nation, the Sanhedrin. See the notes at Matthew 5:22. Here it seems to refer to any judicial tribunal, of which there were some in every village. They will scourge you in their synagogues - Scourging, or “whipping,” is often mentioned in the New Testament as a mode of punishment. The law of Moses directed that the number of stripes should not exceed 40, but might be any number less, at the discretion of the…”

“But think not that all your innocence and all your wisdom will screen you from persecution. They will scourge you in their synagogues - In these the Jews held their courts of judicature, about both civil and ecclesiastical affairs. Mat 24:9. Matthew 10:19”

“beware: Mic 7:5; Mar 13:9, Mar 13:12; Act 14:5, Act 14:6, Act 17:14, Act 23:12-22; Co2 11:24-26; Phi 3:2; Ti2 4:15 for: Mat 24:9, Mat 24:10; Mar 13:9; Luk 12:11, Luk 21:12, Luk 21:13; Joh 16:2; Acts 4:6-22, 5:26-42; Act 23:1-11 councils: Mat 5:22, Mat 26:59; Joh 11:47 scourge: Mat 20:19, Mat 23:34; Deu 25:2, Deu 25:3; Act 5:40, Act 22:19, Act 26:11; Co2 11:24, Co2 11:25; Heb 11:36 Matthew 10:18”