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Mark 9:41

Mark 9:41
For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me,.... Whosoever shall do the, least injury to the meanest person that believes in Christ, who are mean both in their own eyes, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Whosoever shall give you a cup ... - How easy it is to be a Christian! What is easier than to give a cup of cold water to a thirsty disciple of Jesus! But it must be in his name - that is, because he…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A cup of water to drink - See the notes on Mat 10:42; Mat 18:6-8.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Mark 9:41-50

Here, I. Christ promiseth a reward to all those that are any way kind to his disciples (Mar 9:41); "Whosoever shall give you a cup of water, when you need it, and will be a refreshment to you, because…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

a cup of water which all gave readily in those sultry lands.

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