Matthew 10:41
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.
Cross-reference
Matthew 10:14 instructs to shake off dust when not received—the opposite of receiving a prophet, contrasting with the reward for reception.
In Matthew 25:34-40, receiving the least is receiving Christ, echoing the principle that hospitality to God's representatives brings reward.
Matthew 5:12 promises reward in heaven for being persecuted like the prophets, connecting to the theme of prophets and their reward.
3 John 1:5-8 praises supporting traveling missionaries — a clear application of Jesus' teaching that receiving a prophet brings a prophet's reward.
2 John 1:8 urges not to lose reward, directly echoing the concept of receiving a full reward for faithful reception.
Hebrews 6:10 assures God remembers service to his people, directly reinforcing the reward Jesus promised for receiving prophets and righteous ones.
In 2 Timothy 1:16-18, Onesiphorus boldly supported Paul in chains — embodying the reception of a righteous person with promised reward.
In Romans 16:1-4, Paul commends Phoebe, Prisca, and Aquila who received and supported fellow workers — a concrete example of Jesus' promise in Matthew 10:41.
Lydia receives Paul and his companions into her home—a NT example of receiving a prophet (apostle).
Elisha raises the Shunammite's son from death, a further blessing for receiving the prophet.
Elisha promises the Shunammite a son as reward for her hospitality to the prophet.
The widow of Zarephath receives Elijah and is rewarded with endless flour and oil—a clear example of receiving a prophet's reward.
After receiving Elijah, the widow's son is raised from death—a further reward for hosting the prophet.
Obadiah hides and feeds a hundred prophets—a direct act of receiving prophets in their name.
Proverbs 19:17 shows kindness to the poor is lending to God who repays—a direct parallel to receiving a prophet as receiving God and being rewarded.
Joshua 6:17 shows Rahab spared for hiding spies, a clear OT example of receiving messengers and receiving reward.
In 1 Kings 18:13, Obadiah hides and feeds prophets—an OT example of receiving a prophet and thus receiving a prophet's reward.
In 2 Kings 4:10, the Shunammite woman provides for Elisha the prophet and later receives a son—a reward for receiving a prophet.
Hebrews 11:6 states God rewards those who seek Him — a general principle underlying the specific reward for receiving prophets.
Luke 14:14 promises repayment at the resurrection, mirroring the reward for receiving a prophet or righteous person.
In 1 Corinthians 3:8, Paul says each worker receives wages according to labor — similar principle that service earns a specific reward.
Ephesians 6:8 declares any good deed receives reward from the Lord — echoing the promise that those who receive a prophet share in his reward.
Colossians 3:24 promises inheritance as reward for serving the Lord Christ — parallels the reward for receiving prophets and righteous people.
Romans 16:23 names Gaius, host to Paul and the whole church — a specific instance of the hospitality Jesus promised reward for.