Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 10:40

"He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." — Matthew 10:40 (ASV)

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me (Matthew 10:40).

When, therefore, you are kind to the poor, when you help the people of God in their difficulties and necessities, you are really helping Christ in the person of his poor but faithful followers.

What blessed union and hallowed communion exist between the King and His servants! The words before us are especially true of the apostles to whom they were first addressed. Apostolic teaching is Christ’s teaching. To receive the twelve is to receive their Lord Jesus, and to receive the Lord Jesus is to receive God Himself.

In these days, certain teachers despise the epistles which were written by apostles, and they are themselves worthy to be despised for doing so. This is one of the sure tests of soundness in the faith. “He that is of God heareth us,” says John. This weighs heavily on modern critics who, in a hypocritical manner, pretend to receive Christ and then reject His inspired apostles.

Lord, teach me to receive Your people into my heart, so that I may receive You; and as to the doctrine which I hold, be pleased to establish me in the apostolic faith.

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Think of that, you who have received Christ. You have received God himself, and he has come to dwell and reign with your soul.