Matthew 10:40

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 10

“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Matthew 10:40

What Does Matthew 10:40 Mean?

Matthew 10:40 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 40 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Matthew 10:40 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 1:12“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Matthew 25:40“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.”Romans 15:7“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”John 13:20“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Luke 10:16“He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.”John 12:44“Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent 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.”Mark 9:37“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”Colossians 2:6“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”Matthew 25:21“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”John 20:21“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”Galatians 4:14“And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.”Matthew 18:5“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”1 Thessalonians 2:13“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”Matthew 10:14“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”Romans 14:1“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”2 John 1:9“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.”1 Samuel 8:7“And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”Matthew 25:45“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”

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