He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
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Gill's Exposition
He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet,.... By "a prophet" is meant, not one that foretells things to come, but a preacher of the Gospel; for as prophesying sometimes signifies…
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,…
All these verses relate to the sufferings of Christ's ministers in their work, which they are here taught to expect, and prepare for; they are directed also how to bear them, and how to go on with…
Cambridge Bible
The Reception of the Apostles and Ministers of Jesus Christ
40. receiveth In the sense of receiving as a teacher, and of welcoming as a guest, see Mat 10:10. Whoever welcomes the Apostles and listens…
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