Mark 9:41

“For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink, etc..] Not only one that does a miracle in the name of Christ, but he that shows the least respect, or does the least kindness to any one of his; (see Gill on “<401042>Matthew 10:42”); is to be reckoned a friend, and is so accounted by Christ; and will be sooner or later taken notice of by him, especially, if what he does, be it ever so little, is done on his account: in my name, because ye belong to Christ; or as the Syriac version renders it, “on account that ye are Christ's”; are his disciples, are called by his name, are partakers of his grace, bear his image and likeness, are loved by him, interested in him, given to him, redeemed by…”

“Whosoever shall give you a cup ... - How easy it is to be a Christian! What is easier than to give a cup of cold water to a thirsty disciple of Jesus! But it must be in his name - that is, because he “is” a Christian, and therefore from love “to the Saviour.” This is very different from giving it from a mere motive of common kindness. If done from love to Christ, it will be rewarded; and hence we learn that the humblest acts of Christians - the lowest service that is rendered - will be graciously noticed by Jesus and rewarded. None are so humble in his kingdom as not to be able to do good, and none so poor that he may not show attachment to him. The feeblest service will be accepted, and…”

“For whosoever shall give you a cup - Having answered St. John, our Lord here resumes the discourse which was broken off at Mar 9:37. Mat 10:42. Mark 9:42”

“whosoever: Mat 10:42, Mat 25:40 because: Joh 19:25-27; Rom 8:9, Rom 14:15; Co1 3:23, Co1 15:23; Co2 10:7; Gal 3:29, Gal 5:24 Mark 9:42”