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A Solemn Symbol of Judgment
Commentators explain that shaking dust from the feet was not a petty gesture of frustration but a 'solemn symbol of judgment.' In a culture where hospitality was vital, this act signified a complete break with an unresponsive town, indicating that the messengers were absolved of further responsibility for that place's rejection of the gospel.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 9:5
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
On Luke 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
A testimony against them.—Better, a testimony to them.
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On Luke 9:5
The disciples should receive hospitality graciously. Hospitality was important as well as necessary in days of difficult travel conditions and poor…
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John Gill
On Luke 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
And whosoever will not receive you
to their houses:
when you go out of the city ;
Matthew Henry
On Luke 9:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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 …