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And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Who in it is worthy. That is, whoever in it maintains a good reputation will be able and inclined to show you hospitality, and will treat …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Inquire who in it is worthy.—The command was a plain, practical rule. The customs of Eastern hospitality would open many houses to…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide until you go from there. And when you come into a …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: The Lord had said above, "The workman is worthy of his meat;" so that they would not assume from…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

To settle into the house of a “worthy” (GK 545) person implies that the disciples were not to shop around for the most comfortable quarters. In thi…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Inquire what person in it is worthy. Again, they might object that they would be deprived of the food to which they were entitled, because…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter As Christ had instructed them in what manner they were to travel, so he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The gospel was not to be brought to the Gentiles until the Jews had refused it. This restraint on the apostles applied only to their first mission.…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…

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