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“And those who have well received and entertained them shall be gloriously rewarded: Matt. x. 40, 41, “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that…” quote by Jonathan Edwards
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““And those who have well received and entertained them shall be gloriously rewarded: Matt. x. 40, 41, “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.””

Jonathan Edwards

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Receiving Christ equates to receiving God; rewarding those who accept divine messengers.

In simple terms: Accepting Christ means accepting God’s gifts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace faith to receive divine blessings.

Themes

faith redemption spiritual reward

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

religious theological

When to use this quote

  • church outreach
  • personal prayer
  • missionary work
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology soteriology biblical exegesis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when faith feels distant?
  • What does “reward” mean in a modern context?
A Different Perspective

Faith may be challenged by doubt or suffering.

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