Matthew 10:41

righteous

Righteousness.

( See Scofield) - (Romans 10:10).

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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A cheering saying:
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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.

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

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