Matthew 10:42

And, if any one gives but a cup of cold water to one of these lowly ones because he is a disciple, I tell you that he shall assuredly not lose his reward.”

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

In Context

41He who welcomes a Prophet, because he is a Prophet, shall receive a Prophet’s reward; and he who welcomes a good man, because he is a good man, shall receive a good man’s reward.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:3“I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven at all.

Matthew 18:14So, too, it is the will of my Father who is in Heaven that not one of these lowly ones should be lost.

Mark 9:41If any one gives you a cup of water because you belong to Christ, I tell you, he shall assuredly not lose his reward.

Mark 14:7You always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you will not always have me.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:17-42

Instructions to the Apostles. 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.… Read the whole commentary →

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