Matthew 10:40

The Reward of Service · Matthew 10:40–42
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Translations

Modern
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
Traditional
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Literal
The one receiving you receives Me, and the one receiving Me receives the One having sent Me.
Latin
Qui recipit vos, me recipit: et qui me recipit, recipit eum qui me misit.

Original

Greek
English
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

Notes

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Parallels

2 Kings 4:8–17

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ

Topics

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