Matthew 10:41-42 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:40-42

Receiving Christ. Jesus concludes his charge to the twelve on the eve of their mission with words that have more reference to others, with a promise of blessing to those who shall give a good reception to the apostles. Earlier he said that if any rejected the messengers of Christ they were to shake off the very dust of their feet as a testimony against the inhospitable people; and now he concludes his address by cheering words on the other side, generously recognizing a friendly reception... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:41

Matthew only. The whole verso recalls Jewish Christianity; it was hardly likely to have been remembered outside Jewish Christian circles. He that receiveth a prophet . One upon whom the mantle of the old prophets might in any sense he said to have fallen. The saying was probably recorded with special thought of the Christian peripatetic "prophets," who are brought before us so vividly in the 'Didache.' In the name of a prophet ( εἰς ὄνομα προφήτου ) . In late Hebrew and in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 10:42

Parallel passage: Mark 9:41 , where it will be observed that the following verse is parallel to Matthew 18:6 and Luke 17:2 (cf. supra , verse 40). One of these little ones … a disciple . It is evident, from a comparison of verse 41, that the two titles refer to one and the same person. Christ, using his own term, calls his followers "little ones;" using the term of others, he calls them "disciples." Little ones. Partly a word of personal endearment (cf. Matthew 25:40 );... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:40-42

He that receiveth you ... - In all these three illustrations Christ meant to teach substantially the same thing - that he that would entertain kindly or treat with hospitality himself, his disciples, a prophet, or a righteous man, would show that he approved their character, and should not fail of proper reward. To receive in the “name” of a prophet is to receive “as” a prophet; to do proper honour to his character, and to evince attachment to the cause in which he was engaged.Matthew... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:39-42

Matthew 10:39-42. He that findeth his life shall lose it He that saves his life by denying me shall lose it eternally; and he that loses his life by confessing me shall save it eternally. Or, as Macknight expresses it, “He that makes shipwreck of faith and a good conscience to save his life, shall lose that which is really his life his everlasting happiness; whereas, he that maintaineth integrity at the expense of life, and all its enjoyments, shall find what is infinitely better a blessed... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 10:5-42

62. The twelve sent out (Matthew 10:5-42; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6)Jesus sent out the twelve apostles to preach the good news that the kingdom of the Messiah had come. The miraculous powers of the Messiah were given to them also, so that the knowledge of his love and mercy might spread more quickly throughout the land (Luke 9:1-2).There would be no time during Jesus’ lifetime to spread the gospel worldwide, so the apostles had to concentrate on Israel. After Jesus’ death and resurrection they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 10:41

a prophet. See App-49 . in the name of: i.e. because he is. A Hebraism ( b'shem) . Exodus 5:23 .Jeremiah 11:21 . in. Greek. eis. As in Matthew 10:27 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 10:42

these little ones: i.e. the Twelve. Compare Matthew 18:6 . of = full of or containing. Genitive of the contents. App-17 . in no wise. See App-105 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 10:40-42

Matthew 10:40-42. He that receiveth, &c.— "As you shall be rewarded for perseverance in my faith, Mat 10:39 so in proportion shall they who entertain you for my sake. He who receiveth you, &c. that is to say, sheweth you kindness,—sheweth me kindness, and for the same reason sheweth my Father kindness, who hath sent me; and shall be rewarded accordingly." By a prophet is meant a minister of God in general. The word δεχομαι, rendered receive, plainly signifies here to entertain in a... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:41

41. He that receiveth a prophet—one divinely commissioned to deliver a message from heaven. Predicting future events was no necessary part of a prophet's office, especially as the word is used in the New Testament. in the name of a prophet—for his office's sake and love to his master. (See :- and see on :-). shall receive a prophet's reward—What an encouragement to those who are not prophets! (See John 3:5-8). and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man—from sympathy... read more