Matthew 10:11,12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Matthew 10:11-12

¹¹ And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

¹² And when ye come into an house, salute it.

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