King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive the reward a prophet gets, and anyone who receives a tzaddik because he is a tzaddik will receive the reward a tzaddik gets.
Berean Standard Bible:
Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He that receiveth{G1209} a prophet{G4396} in{G1519} the name{G3686} of a prophet{G4396} shall receive{G2983} a prophet's{G4396} reward{G3408}; and{G2532} he that receiveth{G2983} a righteous man{G1342} in{G1519} the name{G3686} of a righteous man{G1342} shall receive{G1209} a righteous man's{G1342} reward{G3408}.
Cross-References (KJV):
3 John 1:5
- Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
3 John 1:8
- We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Hebrews 6:10
- For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
2 Kings 4:16
- And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, [thou] man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
2 Kings 4:17
- And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.
Luke 14:13
- But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
Luke 14:14
- And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
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Commentary for Matthew 10:41
Matthew 10:41 is part of the longer discourse known as the Mission Discourse, where Jesus sends out his twelve disciples to spread his message among the people of Israel. This verse encapsulates the theme of hospitality and reward in the context of early Christian ministry. In the historical and cultural setting of the time, it was common for itinerant teachers and prophets to rely on the generosity of local communities for food and shelter.
The verse emphasizes the importance of welcoming and supporting those who are sent by God with a divine message or who live righteously according to God's will. By receiving a prophet or a righteous person and offering them hospitality, the giver is acknowledged as participating in their mission and is promised to share in the spiritual reward associated with the prophet's or righteous person's work. This concept of receiving a "prophet's reward" or a "righteous man's reward" implies that there is a divine recompense for supporting God's messengers and those who live according to God's precepts.
This teaching would have been particularly relevant to the early Christian communities who were often responsible for supporting missionaries and church leaders. It serves as an encouragement to be hospitable and generous, while also assuring believers that their acts of kindness towards God's servants are recognized and will be rewarded by God. The verse reflects the broader New Testament theme of reciprocity in divine-human relationships, where actions done for God or for those who serve God have enduring spiritual significance.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1209
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέχομαι
Transliteration: déchomai
Pronunciation: dekh'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--accept, receive, take. Compare λαμβάνω. - Strong's Number: G4396
There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προφήτης
Transliteration: prophḗtēs
Pronunciation: prof-ay'-tace
Description: from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3686
There are 214 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὄνομα
Transliteration: ónoma
Pronunciation: on'-om-ah
Description: from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d). - Strong's Number: G2983
There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαμβάνω
Transliteration: lambánō
Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up). - Strong's Number: G3408
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μισθός
Transliteration: misthós
Pronunciation: mis-thos'
Description: apparently a primary word; pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad:--hire, reward, wages. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1342
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δίκαιος
Transliteration: díkaios
Pronunciation: dik'-ah-yos
Description: from δίκη; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous).