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Remain there until you go forth. <a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a> “Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. <a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And into whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it; and abide there until you go away. <a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay there until you leave. <a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Whatever city or village you enter, ask who in it is worthy [who welcomes you and your message], and stay at his house until you leave [that city]. <a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When you enter any town or village, find out who is worthy, and stay there until you leave. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220When you enter any town or village, find out who is worthy, and stay there until you leave. <a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth. <a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So when you go to a town or a village, find someone able and willing to have you as their guest and stay with them until you leave. <a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth. <a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "When you go into a city or village, look for people who will listen to you there. Stay with them until you leave [that place]. <a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> "When you come to a town or village, go in and look for someone who is willing to welcome you, and stay with him until you leave that place. <a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is receptive in it and stay there until you leave. <a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. <a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Whenever you enter a town or village, find out who is worthy there and stay with them until you leave. <a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on. <a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And into whatever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till ye go thence. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Whatever town or village you enter, inquire for some good man; and make his house your home till you leave the place. <a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you go on. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And into whatever city or village you may enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and abide there, until you may go forth. <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And into whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it. Remain there until you go forth. <a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And into whatever city or village ye may enter, inquire ye who in it is worthy, and there abide, till ye may go forth. <a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to whatever city or town ye should come in, examine who in it is worthy; and there remain till ye go forth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till you go thence. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now, into whatever city or town you will enter, inquire as to who is worthy within it. And stay there until you depart. <a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Whatever city or town you enter, ask who is trustworthy in it, and remain there until you leave. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Whichever city or village you enter, ask who is worthy in it and stay there until you leave.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Whatever city or village you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there make your home till you go away. <a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And into whatsoever city or village you may enter, investigate who in it is worthy; and there abide until you may go hence.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And into whatsoever city or village ye enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye depart. <a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whatever city or town ye enter into, find out some house of repute, and there lodge till ye leave that place. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Whatever town or village you enter, inquire for some good man; and make his house your home till you leave the place. <a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And into whatsoever city or village ye enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till ye go forth.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And into whatsoever city or town ye enter, inquire who in it is a worthy <Fr>person,<FR> and there remain till ye leave <Fr>the place. <a href="/parallel/matthew/10-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2458" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a> …10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: d’ (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: Eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">Whatever</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polin (N-AFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">town</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/2968.htm" title="2968: kōmēn (N-AFS) -- A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet.">village</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">you enter,</a> <a href="/greek/1833.htm" title="1833: exetasate (V-AMA-2P) -- To examine, question, inquire at, search out. From ek and etazo; to test thoroughly, i.e. Ascertain or interrogate.">find out</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axios (Adj-NMS) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">worthy</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">there</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: meinate (V-AMA-2P) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">and stay</a> <a href="/greek/2546.htm" title="2546: kakei (Conj) -- And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place.">at his house</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">you move on.</a> 12As you enter the home, greet its occupants.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-12</a> Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. ... <a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Mark 6:10-11</a> And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.” <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a> Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5-7</a> The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Acts 18:7</a> So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God. <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Acts 10:24-25</a> The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. / As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">3 John 1:5-8</a> Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. / They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. / For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. ... <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Romans 16:23</a> Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus. <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9-16</a> “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ... <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a> Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-14</a> Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go there.enquire.<a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a> And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; … <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Judges 19:16-21</a> And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites… <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9</a> Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.and there.<a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Mark 6:10</a> And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.<a href="/luke/9-4.htm">Luke 9:4</a> And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.<a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7,8</a> And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/9-24.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-3.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/matthew/7-14.htm">Find</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/9-7.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/matthew/8-34.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-12.htm">Respected</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Search</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Small</a> <a href="/matthew/5-41.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Village</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Find</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Respected</a> <a href="/matthew/26-12.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Search</a> <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Small</a> <a href="/matthew/11-3.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Village</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div>1. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a> 40. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Whatever town or village you enter This phrase indicates the itinerant nature of the disciples' mission, reflecting the broader mission of Jesus. The instruction to enter towns and villages highlights the importance of reaching both urban and rural areas, emphasizing the universal scope of the Gospel. In the context of first-century Judea, towns and villages were often small and closely-knit, making the arrival of outsiders a notable event. This approach mirrors the Old Testament practice of prophets traveling to deliver God's message, as seen with figures like Elijah and Elisha.find out who is worthy there "Worthy" refers to those who are receptive to the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. This implies a discernment process, where the disciples are to seek out individuals who demonstrate openness and hospitality. The concept of worthiness is not based on social status or wealth but on the readiness to receive the Gospel. This echoes the principle found in <a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a>, where wisdom is given to those who are open to instruction. The idea of worthiness also connects to the parable of the sower (Matthew 13), where the condition of the soil (heart) determines the reception of the seed (word).and stay at his house until you move on Staying at one house until departure suggests stability and a focused mission. It prevents the disciples from being distracted by seeking better accommodations and allows them to build deeper relationships with their hosts. This practice of staying in one place is reminiscent of the hospitality customs in the ancient Near East, where hosting travelers was a significant cultural duty. It also reflects the principle of contentment and reliance on God's provision, as seen in the instructions given to the Israelites in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Exodus 16:18</a>). The disciples' dependence on the hospitality of others is a practical demonstration of living by faith, trusting that God will provide through the generosity of those who are receptive to their message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this instruction, Jesus is sending out His twelve disciples to preach the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' instructions, tasked with spreading His message. 3. <a href="/topical/t/towns_and_villages.htm">Towns and Villages</a> The various locations where the disciples are sent to minister and preach. 4. <a href="/topical/w/worthy_person.htm">Worthy Person</a> An individual in the town or village who is receptive to the message of the Kingdom and offers hospitality. 5. <a href="/topical/h/house.htm">House</a> The place where the disciples are to stay, symbolizing acceptance and support for their mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_ministry.htm">Discernment in Ministry</a> The instruction to find a "worthy" person highlights the need for discernment in ministry. Not everyone will be receptive to the message, and it is important to invest time and resources where there is openness to the Gospel. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_kingdom_value.htm">Hospitality as a Kingdom Value</a> Hospitality is a significant theme in the Bible, reflecting the heart of God. Believers are encouraged to open their homes and lives to those who are serving the Lord, as a practical expression of support and partnership in the Gospel. <a href="/topical/s/stability_in_ministry.htm">Stability in Ministry</a> Staying in one place until moving on suggests the importance of stability and building relationships in ministry. It allows for deeper connections and a more effective witness. <a href="/topical/r/receptivity_to_the_gospel.htm">Receptivity to the Gospel</a> The concept of a "worthy" person is not about social status but about spiritual receptivity. Believers should be attentive to where God is already at work and join Him in those places. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship_of_resources.htm">Faithful Stewardship of Resources</a> By staying with those who are receptive, the disciples are practicing good stewardship of their time and resources, focusing their efforts where they will be most fruitful.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'irrevocable_gifts'_mean.htm">What is Chorazin's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_attractional_church.htm">What was Jesus' place of residence?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_9_4-14_align_with_matt_10_8-10.htm">In 1 Corinthians 9:4–14, Paul argues for financial support for apostles; how does that align with Jesus’s command in Matthew 10:8–10 to preach without seeking material gain?</a> <a href="/q/is_it_fair_to_judge_towns_for_disbelief.htm">In Matthew 11:20-24, is it fair for entire towns to be judged for not believing when miracles done in ancient cities supposedly led to their downfall?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Enquire who in it is worthy.--The command was a plain practical rule. The habits of Eastern hospitality would throw many houses open to the preachers which would give no openings for their work, or even bring on them an evil report. From these they were to turn away and to seek out some one who, though poor, was yet of good repute, and willing to receive them as messengers of glad tidings.There abide.--The purpose of the rule was (1) to guard against fickleness, as in itself an evil; and (2) against the tendency to go from one house to another according to the advantages which were offered to the guest.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Parallel passages: <a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Mark 6:10</a>; <a href="/luke/9-4.htm">Luke 9:4</a> (the twelve); 10:5-8 (the seventy). Matthew alone mentions the command to inquire who is worthy. And into whatsoever city or town; village (Revised Version); cf. <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a>, note. Ye shall enter, inquire; search out (Revised Version). Much more is implied than merely asking some chance passer-by (cf. <a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Matthew 2:8</a>). Who in it is worthy; i.e. equivalent by moral rate (ἄξιος) - in this case to the privilege of your lodging with him; elsewhere to the offer of peace (ver. 13), to the favour of an invitation (<a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Matthew 22:8</a>), to walking with Christ clothed in white (<a href="/revelation/3.htm">Revelation 3</a>:47, to punishment (<a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Revelation 16:6</a>). And there abide till ye go thence; go forth (Revised Version); i.e. finally (ver. 14). The object of this command, which was reckoned so important as to be recorded in all three parallel passages (vide supra), is to prevent; partly favouritism and rivalry, partly waste of time. For "when a stranger arrives in a village or an encampment, the neighbours, one after another, must invite him to eat with them. There is a strict etiquette about it, involving much ostentation and hypocrisy; and a failure in the due observance of this system of hospitality is violently resented, and often leads to alienations and feuds among neighbours. It also consumes much time, causes unusual distraction of mind, leads to levity, and every way counteracts the success of a spiritual mission" (Thomson, 'Land and the Book,' p. 347); cf. St. Luke's "Go not from house to house" (<a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a>). It is, on the other hand, quite unnecessary to see here, with Meyer and Weiss, a prohibition to go to the synagogues or indeed to anywhere else where they could gain a hearing during their stay. Our Lord is referring only to lodging and food (<a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Whatever ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. town πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. village κώμην (kōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2968.htm">Strong's 2968: </a> A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet. you enter, εἰσέλθητε (eiselthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. find out ἐξετάσατε (exetasate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1833.htm">Strong's 1833: </a> To examine, question, inquire at, search out. From ek and etazo; to test thoroughly, i.e. Ascertain or interrogate. who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. worthy ἄξιός (axios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. [and] stay μείνατε (meinate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. [at his house] κἀκεῖ (kakei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2546.htm">Strong's 2546: </a> And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place. until ἕως (heōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. you move on. ἐξέλθητε (exelthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. 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