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Luke 9:5

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
Luke 9:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
4And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
5And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
8and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whosoever will not receive you, etc.] Unto their houses: when ye go out of the city; where lodging and entertainment are refused you; shake off the very dust from your feet, for a testimony against them; (See Gill on “<401014>Matthew 10:14”) (See Gill on “<410611>Mark 6:11”)”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:5 shake its dust from your feet: Using a symbol of rejection, they were to leave such a town to the judgment it deserved.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“whosoever: Luk 9:48, Luk 10:10-12, Luk 10:16; Mat 10:14, Mat 10:15; Mar 6:11, Mar 9:37; Act 13:51, Act 18:6 shake: Luk 9:53-56; Neh 5:13 a testimony: Luk 5:14; Mat 10:18 Luke 9:6”
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