Matthew 10:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

And, into whatsoever city or town, [ polin (G4172 ) ee (G2228 ) koomeen (G2968 ) - 'town or village'] ye enter [carefully], inquire [ exetasate (G1833 )] who in it is worthy - or 'meet' to entertain such messengers; not in point of rank, of course, but of congenial disposition.

And there abide until ye go thence - not shifting about, as if discontented, but returning the welcome given them with a courteous, contented, accommodating disposition.

Matthew 10:12. And when ye come into an house - or 'the house' х teen (G3588) oikian (G3614)], but it means not the worthy house, but the house ye first enter, to try if it be worthy.

Salute it - show it the usual civilities.

Matthew 10:11

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