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He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet`s reward: and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man`s reward.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that receiveth you, etc. In all these three illustrations, Christ meant to teach substantially the same thing: that whoever would enter…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
In the name of a prophet — that is, for the sake of what the name represents: the prophet’s work as a messenger of God. This is di…
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Baptist
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.
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet By "a prophet" is meant, not one that foretells things to come, …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their necessary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their immine…
