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Matthew 10:41

Matthew 10:42 cpdv — And whoever shall give, even to one of the least of these, a cup of cold water to drink, solely in the name of a discip…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And whoever shall give, even to one of the least of these, a cup of cold water to drink, solely in the name of a disciple: Amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” "

— Matthew 10:42, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

39

Whoever finds his life, will lose it. And whoever will have lost his life because of me, shall find it.

40

Whoever receives you, receives me. And whoever receives me, receives him who sent me.

41

Whoever receives a prophet, in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet. And whoever receives the just in the name of the just shall receive the reward of the just.

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And whoever shall give, even to one of the least of these, a cup of cold water to drink, solely in the name of a disciple: Amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”

Matthew 10:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:42 say?
Matthew 10:42 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And whoever shall give, even to one of the least of these, a cup of cold water to drink, solely in the name of a disciple: Amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” ”
Where is Matthew 10:42 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 42.
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 10:42.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:42 in?
Matthew 10:42 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 10:42?
Matthew 10:42 reads (CPDV): “And whoever shall give, even to one of the least of these, a cup of cold water to drink, solely in the name of a disciple: Amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” ” 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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