He that receiveth you, etc. In all these three illustrations, Christ meant to teach substantially the same thing: that whoever would enter…

The discourse which had so clearly told of suffering ends with words of promise and the assurance of victory. As Christ was sent by the Father ([Re…

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he t…

St. Jerome: The Lord, when He sends out His disciples to preach, teaches them that dangers are not to be feared and that natu…

As the discourse, viewed as a whole, moves from the Twelve to all believers, so also does its conclusion. Verse 40 probably refers primarily to the…

He who receiveth you, receiveth me. A considerable portion of the world may be opposed to the disciples of Christ, and the confession of t…

He that receives you, receives me
This is said to comfort the disciples, lest they should conclude from this account of the so…

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…