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What Makes a Host "Worthy"?
Commentators clarify that a "worthy" person was not someone sinless, but rather an individual with a good reputation who was hospitable and receptive to the Gospel. This was a practical instruction to find a strategic and respectable base of operations, ensuring the disciples' associations would not bring reproach upon their message.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:11
18th Century
Theologian
Who in it is worthy. That is, whoever in it maintains a good reputation will be able and inclined to show you hospitality, and will treat …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide until you go from there. And when you come into a …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:11
To settle into the house of a “worthy” (GK 545) person implies that the disciples were not to shop around for the most comfortable quarters. In thi…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 10:11
16th Century
Theologian
Inquire what person in it is worthy. Again, they might object that they would be deprived of the food to which they were entitled, because…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:11
17th Century
Pastor
And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter As Christ had instructed them in what manner they were to travel, so he …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:5–15
17th Century
Minister
The gospel was not to be brought to the Gentiles until the Jews had refused it. This restraint on the apostles applied only to their first mission.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…