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The Motive Determines the Reward
Commentators unanimously emphasize that receiving someone "in the name of a prophet" means welcoming them specifically because they are God's messenger. The reward is tied not to mere hospitality, but to the motive: honoring the person for their divine calling and message, not just as a friend or a talented individual.
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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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:41
In the name of a prophet (εις ονομα προφητου). "Because he is a prophet" (Moffatt). In an Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 37 (A.D. 49) we find…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:41
19th Century
Preacher
Shall receive a prophet's reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:41
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 10:41
16th Century
Theologian
He who receiveth a prophet—He begins with the prophets, but eventually comes down to the lowest rank, and embraces all His disciples. In t…
John Gill
On Matthew 10:41
17th Century
Pastor
He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet
By "a prophet" is meant, not one that foretells things to come, …
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…