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Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you.
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Accept Hospitality Humbly
Commentators explain that this was a practical lesson in politeness and humility. Unlike some contemporary Jewish Rabbis who were known to be very particular about food, the disciples were to graciously accept whatever their hosts provided. This prevented them from appearing to care more about personal comfort than their mission.
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Such things as are set before you (τα παρατιθεμενα υμιν). The things placed before you from time to time (present passive particip…
19th Century
Anglican
Eat such things as are set before you.—The precise form of the precept is peculiar to St. Luke, but the spirit is the sam…
Baptist
The Jewish Rabbis, in their travels, were very particular about food; it is said to have been very difficult to find a dish to their taste. This mi…
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It is not clear whether the messengers feared being offered food prohibited to Jews. These words may have been preserved because of their appropria…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And into whatsoever city you enter Into whatsoever house in it you go, and apply to for lodging and entertainment,
Presbyterian
Christ sent the seventy disciples, two and two, that they might strengthen and encourage one another. The ministry of the gospel calls people to re…
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