And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

As many as receive you not (οσο αν μη δεχωντα υμας). Indefinite relative plural with αν and present middle subjunctive and the neg…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A testimony against them.—Better, a testimony to them.

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Cyril of Alexandria: It was fitting that those appointed as ministers of holy teaching should be able to work miracles, an…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The disciples should receive hospitality graciously. Hospitality was important as well as necessary in days of difficult travel conditions and poor…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And whosoever will not receive you
to their houses:

when you go out of the city ;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ sent His twelve disciples out, who by this time were able to teach others what they had received from the Lord. They were not to be anxious …

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