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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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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 10:8
Such things as are set before you (τα παρατιθεμενα υμιν). The things placed before you from time to time (present passive particip…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:8
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 10:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:8
It is not clear whether the messengers feared being offered food prohibited to Jews. These words may have been preserved because of their appropria…
John Gill
On Luke 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
And into whatsoever city you enter Into whatsoever house in it you go, and apply to for lodging and entertainment,
Matthew Henry
On Luke 10:1–16
17th Century
Minister
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…