KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you welcome a prophet because you recognize they're a prophet, you'll get the same reward as that prophet. And when you welcome a good person because you see their goodness, you'll share in their reward too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Support good people for the right reasons, and you'll share in their blessings.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was likely written by an anonymous Jewish Christian, traditionally identified as Matthew, for a community of Jewish believers around 80-90
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