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Receiving God's Messengers
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a profound principle of representation. When you welcome or show kindness to a follower of Jesus, Christ considers it as if you are welcoming Him personally. This extends even further, as receiving Christ is the same as receiving God the Father who sent Him. This highlights the sacred union between God and His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:40–41
18th Century
Theologian
He that receiveth you, etc. In all these three illustrations, Christ meant to teach substantially the same thing: that whoever would enter…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:40
19th Century
Preacher
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me (Matthew 10:40).
When, therefore…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:40
As the discourse, viewed as a whole, moves from the Twelve to all believers, so also does its conclusion. Verse 40 probably refers primarily to the…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 10:40
16th Century
Theologian
He who receiveth you, receiveth me. A considerable portion of the world may be opposed to the disciples of Christ, and the confession of t…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:40
17th Century
Pastor
He that receives you, receives me
This is said to comfort the disciples, lest they should conclude from this account of the so…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:16–42
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:16–42
13th Century
Philosopher
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…