Matthew 10:38-42

38 "And 1he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
39 "2He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it.

The Reward of Service

40 "3He who receives you receives Me, and 4he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
41 "5He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
42 "And 6whoever * in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."

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Cross References 6

  • 1. Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23; Luke 14:27
  • 2. Matthew 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24; Luke 17:33; John 12:25
  • 3. Matthew 18:5; Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Galatians 4:14
  • 4. Mark 9:37; Luke 9:48; John 12:44
  • 5. Matthew 25:44, 45
  • 6. Matthew 25:40; Mark 9:41

Footnotes 3

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