Matthew 10:41
The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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What's easy to miss is that the reward isn't just for who you receive, but why. Jesus is saying our motivation matters immensely – receiving someone simply because they are a prophet or righteous person, for the sake of God's truth they represent, brings a unique reward. It's about honoring God through our hospitality and recognition of His messengers.
Jesus is instructing his disciples on how to minister and what to expect as they go out, emphasizing the seriousness of their mission and the consequences of how they are received. He's just told them that whoever welcomes his disciples welcomes him and God the Father. This verse then expands on that by connecting the reception of a prophet or righteous person to a corresponding reward, underscoring that acts of kindness done for the sake of righteousness have divine significance.
Jesus is calling His followers to a radical kind of hospitality. It’s not just about opening your doors, but opening your heart for the right motivation.
When Jesus tells us to receive a prophet or a righteous person 'in the name of' them, He's highlighting the motive behind the action. It’s not about human compassion alone, or even just liking the person. It's about recognizing who they represent and the cause they stand for.
The 'Name' Matters
This means receiving them because they are a prophet of God, or because they are a righteous person living by God's truth. It’s about honoring God by honoring His messengers and His faithful followers. The reward is directly linked to this intentionality – recognizing God's hand in their lives and their mission.
Think of it like this: If you help a construction worker build a house, you don't get the same reward as the architect who designed it, right? But Jesus flips this idea.
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Jesus promises that when you receive a prophet or a righteous person for who they are in God, you receive their reward. This doesn't mean you become a prophet, but that you share in the blessing and the ultimate reward that God has set aside for those who faithfully serve Him in those capacities.
More Than Just Kindness
It’s a profound statement about unity in God's kingdom. Your act of kindness isn't just a standalone good deed; it's an act of solidarity with God’s servants. By supporting them in their God-given role, you partake in the fruit of their labor and the favor God bestows upon them.
Understand the original words
prophētēs · Greek Noun
In biblical usage, this denotes one who speaks on behalf of God, conveying His message to humanity. They are characterized by divine inspiration and are often tasked with calling people to repentance or foretelling future events.
dikaios · Greek Adjective/Noun
In a biblical context, one who is in right standing with God, living in accordance with His will and commands. It describes a moral and spiritual character that reflects God's own holiness and justice.
misthos · Greek Noun
Generally refers to God's gracious acknowledgement and recompense for the deeds, faithfulness, or sacrifices made by His people. It is not earned by merit but is a gift bestowed by God to those who live in obedience and love for Him.
calvinMatthew 10:37-42: "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me."
- He who loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38. And he who doth not take his cross and follow me, [603] is not worthy of me. 39. He who findeth his life [604] shall lose it; and he who loseth his life for my sake shall find it. [605] 40. He who receiv…
pulpitMatthew 10:41: "He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward."
Verse 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 prob…
What's easy to miss is that the reward isn't just for who you receive, but why. Jesus is saying our motivation matters immensely – receiving someone simply because they are a prophet or righteous person, for the sake of God's truth they represent, brings a unique reward. It's about honoring God through our hospitality and recognition of His messengers.
Jesus is instructing his disciples on how to minister and what to expect as they go out, emphasizing the seriousness of their mission and the consequences of how they are received. He's just told them that whoever welcomes his disciples welcomes him and God the Father. This verse then expands on that by connecting the reception of a prophet or righteous person to a corresponding reward, underscoring that acts of kindness done for the sake of righteousness have divine significance.
Jesus is instructing his disciples on how to minister and what to expect as they go out, emphasizing the seriousness of their mission and the consequences of how they are received. He's just told them that whoever welcomes his disciples welcomes him and God the Father. This verse then expands on that by connecting the reception of a prophet or righteous person to a corresponding reward, underscoring that acts of kindness done for the sake of righteousness have divine significance.
"The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward." — What's easy to miss is that the reward isn't just for who you receive, but why. Jesus is saying our motivation matters immensely – receiving someone simply because they are a prophet or righteo…
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