John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 10:42 - 10:42

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 10:42 - 10:42


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Mat 10:42. Μικρῶν, little ones) (see ch. Mat 11:11, and Zec 13:7). A sweet epithet for disciples (cf. Mat 10:41, for the double mention of prophet, etc.) The world cares not for such as these. From these little ones are made prophets and righteous men.-ψυχροῦ, of cold water) This is without expense, and may be done even on the road. A proverbial expression, and contrasted! with he that receiveth.[504]-μὴ ἀπολέση, shall not lose) A consolation which, arising from former good deeds, cheers the disciple even in the midst of subsequent dangers.[505]-αὐτοῦ, his) i.e., of the little one, or rather his own. It is more to receive any one than to give him to drink, and therefore it has a greater reward.[506]

[504] i.e. to receive any one into the house as a guest-this is an act of hospitality, whereas to give a cup of cold water to a wayfarer is merely an act of kindness.-(I. B.)

[505] O the boundless riches of GOD, who both has it in His power and delights to pay in full such great rewards.-V. g.

[506] Bengel, J. A. (1860). Vol. 1: Gnomon of the New Testament (M. E. Bengel & J. C. F. Steudel, Ed.) (J. Bandinel & A. R. Fausset, Trans.) (185-250). Edinburgh: T&T Clark.