Matthew 10:40
New International Version
“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

New Living Translation
“Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me.

English Standard Version
“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.

Berean Standard Bible
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

Berean Literal Bible
The One receiving you receives Me, and the one receiving Me receives the One having sent Me.

King James Bible
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

New King James Version
“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

New American Standard Bible
“The one who receives you receives Me, and the one who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

NASB 1995
“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

NASB 1977
“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

Amplified Bible
“He who receives and welcomes you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

Christian Standard Bible
“The one who welcomes you welcomes me, and the one who welcomes me welcomes him who sent me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“The one who welcomes you welcomes Me, and the one who welcomes Me welcomes Him who sent Me.

American Standard Version
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Contemporary English Version
Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me also welcomes the one who sent me.

English Revised Version
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The person who welcomes you welcomes me, and the person who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Good News Translation
"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

International Standard Version
"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.

Majority Standard Bible
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

NET Bible
"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

New Heart English Bible
Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that receiveth you, receiveth me, and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Weymouth New Testament
"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives Him who sent me.

World English Bible
“He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He who is receiving you receives Me, and he who is receiving Me receives Him who sent Me;

Berean Literal Bible
The One receiving you receives Me, and the one receiving Me receives the One having sent Me.

Young's Literal Translation
'He who is receiving you doth receive me, and he who is receiving me doth receive Him who sent me,

Smith's Literal Translation
He receiving you, receives me; and he receiving me, receives him sending me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever receives you, receives me. And whoever receives me, receives him who sent me.

New American Bible
“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

New Revised Standard Version
“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whoever receives you, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He that receives you, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.

Godbey New Testament
The one receiving you will receive me, and the one receiving me will receive Him that sent me.

Haweis New Testament
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Mace New Testament
He that receives you, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.

Weymouth New Testament
"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives Him who sent me.

Worrell New Testament
"He that receives you receives Me; and he that receives Me receives Him Who sent Me.

Worsley New Testament
He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Reward of Service
39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 40He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. 41Whoever 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.…

Cross References
John 13:20
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”

Luke 10:16
Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.”

John 12:44-45
Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me. / And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.

John 5:23
so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

John 17:18
As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world.

John 20:21
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”

2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

Galatians 4:14
And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.

1 Thessalonians 4:8
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.

1 John 4:6
We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.

Exodus 16:8
And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”

1 Samuel 8:7
And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.

1 Samuel 10:19
But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”

Isaiah 6:8-9
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” / And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’


Treasury of Scripture

He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me.

He that.

Matthew 18:5
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

Matthew 25:40,45
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me…

Luke 9:48
And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

and he that.

John 5:23
That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

John 12:44-49
Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me…

Philippians 2:10,11
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; …

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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.














He who receives you
This phrase emphasizes the act of welcoming or accepting the disciples. The Greek word for "receives" is "δέχομαι" (dechomai), which implies not just a passive acceptance but an active welcoming and embracing. In the historical context of the early church, hospitality was a crucial aspect of ministry. The disciples were often dependent on the kindness of others as they traveled to spread the Gospel. This phrase underscores the importance of community and support within the Christian faith, highlighting that those who welcome the messengers of Christ are participating in the mission of the Gospel.

receives Me
Here, Jesus makes a profound connection between Himself and His disciples. The Greek word "ἐμέ" (eme) is a direct reference to Jesus. This statement elevates the role of the disciples, as their mission is directly linked to Christ Himself. In a broader theological context, this reflects the unity between Christ and His followers, suggesting that the work of the disciples is an extension of Jesus' own ministry. Historically, this would have been a radical concept, as it equates the reception of a humble disciple with the reception of the Messiah.

and he who receives Me
This phrase reiterates the previous point, emphasizing the continuity and unity between the reception of the disciples and the reception of Christ. The repetition serves to reinforce the importance of this relationship. In the early church, this would have been a source of encouragement and authority for the disciples, as they were often met with resistance and persecution. It assures them that their work is not in vain and that their acceptance by others is a reflection of their acceptance of Christ.

receives the One who sent Me
This final phrase extends the chain of reception to God the Father, who sent Jesus. The Greek word "πέμψαντα" (pempsanta) refers to the act of sending, indicating divine commissioning. This establishes a divine hierarchy and mission, where the Father sends the Son, and the Son sends the disciples. In a historical and scriptural context, this reflects the Jewish understanding of agency, where an agent is seen as the representative of the one who sent him. Thus, receiving the disciples is akin to receiving God Himself, highlighting the divine authority and purpose behind their mission. This assurance would have been vital for the early Christians, affirming their role in God's redemptive plan.

(40) The discourse which had so clearly told of suffering ends with words of promise and the assurance of victory. As Christ was sent by the Father (John 20:21; comp. Hebrews 3:1), so were they His apostles and representatives; and He would count all honour and affection shown to them as shown also to Himself, and through Him to His Father.

Verses 40-42. - Final encouragement. The evangelist takes the main idea of these verses from our Lord's words to the seventy (Luke 10:16), but moulds it in the form of his later saying, Matthew 18:5 (cf. especially the parallel passage, Luke 9:48, also Mark 9:37). He further adds (ver. 42) other words also spoken later (Mark 9:41; cf. ver. 42 there with our Matthew 18:6). In these verses the discourse returns to the immediate occasion, the mission of the disciples. Christ shows his personal interest in their work; his messengers' cause is his. He says, "I reckon treatment of you as treatment of me; ay, and he that sent me reckons it as treatment of himself" (ver. 40). This principle as to the treatment of representatives holds good throughout. Not every one can be a prophet, but those who help him shall share his reward. Not every one shall acquire the technical name of "righteous," but those who help such a man shall share his reward (ver. 4l); even the smallest kindnesses shall not be unrewarded (ver. 42). Verse 40. - He that receiveth you receiveth me. "A man's messenger is as himself" (Mishna, 'Berach.,' 5:5). Yet, as Bengel says, "Non mode tantundem est, ac si me reciperet. sed severn me recipit." Ford quotes from Tertullian ('De Orat.,' § 26), "A brother that hath entered into thine house, dismiss not without prayer. 'Thou hast seen,' saith he, 'thy brother; thou hast seen thy Lord.'" The same legion is found twice in Clem. Alex. (cf. Resch, 'Agrapha,' p. 296). (For an extension of the thought to bishops, cf. Ign., ' Ephesians,' § 6.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He who
(Ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

receives
δεχόμενος (dechomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

receives
δέχεται (dechetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.

Me,
ἐμὲ (eme)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

receives
δεχόμενος (dechomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.

Me
ἐμὲ (eme)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

receives
δέχεται (dechetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.

the [One who]
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sent
ἀποστείλαντά (aposteilanta)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

Me.
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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