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Matthew 10:40 net — Rewards“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

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"Rewards“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me."

— Matthew 10:40, NET Bible

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Matthew 10 — Context

37

“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

38

And whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.

39

Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life because of me will find it.

40

Rewards“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

41

Whoever receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. Whoever receives a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward.

42

And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward.”

Matthew 10:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:40 say?
Matthew 10:40 in the NET Bible reads: “Rewards“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”
Where is Matthew 10:40 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 40.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:40.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:40 in?
Matthew 10:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 10:40?
Matthew 10:40 reads (NET): “Rewards“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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