Matthew 10:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 10:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 10:40 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 10:40 — KJV
“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”
— Matthew 10:40 (KJV)
Matthew 10:40 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 10:40
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:40: receiveth, sent
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:40: receiveth, sent
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:40: receiveth, sent
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