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Matthew 10:40 Cross-References
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“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”
Matthew 10:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 10:40
Jesus declares 'He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me'—establishing a profound chain of representation and authority. The verb 'receiveth' (δεχόμενος/dechomenos) means to welcome, accept, take in—not mere tolerance but genuine reception. Christ identifies so completely with His disciples that response to them is response to Him. This isn't automatic for all religious teachers but specifically for those He sends bearing His message. The double identification (disciples→Christ→Father) roots apostolic authority in divine authority itself. This pro...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:40
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“he who receives whomever I send”
“Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
“and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.,He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.,,,,,,,,”
“you didn't despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God”
“Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
“doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching”
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name”
“but God”