Matthew 10:41

“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, etc.] By “a prophet” is meant, not one that foretells things to come, but a preacher of the Gospel; for as prophesying sometimes signifies preaching, so a prophet designs a minister of the word: and to “receive” him, is not only to embrace his doctrine, but to entertain him in a kind, and generous manner; and he that does this, “in the name of a prophet”, not as coming in the name of another prophet, but upon this account, and for this consideration, because he himself is a prophet; so the phrase, µçl, “in the name”, or on the account of anything, is often used in the Misnic writings f671: he that regards such a person, and shows him…”

“He that receiveth a prophet--one divinely commissioned to deliver a message from heaven. Predicting future events was no necessary part of a prophet's office, especially as the word is used in the New Testament. in the name of a prophet--for his office's sake and love to his master. (See Kg2 4:9 and see on Kg2 4:10). shall receive a prophet's reward--What an encouragement to those who are not prophets! (See Joh 3:5-8). and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man--from sympathy with his character and esteem for himself as such shall receive a righteous man's reward--for he must himself have the seed of righteousness who has any real sympathy with it and complacency in…”

“He that receiveth you ... - In all these three illustrations Christ meant to teach substantially the same thing - that he that would entertain kindly or treat with hospitality himself, his disciples, a prophet, or a righteous man, would show that he approved their character, and should not fail of proper reward. To receive in the “name” of a prophet is to receive “as” a prophet; to do proper honour to his character, and to evince attachment to the cause in which he was engaged. Matthew 10:42 These little ones - By “these little ones” are clearly meant his disciples. They are called “little ones” to denote their want of wealth, rank, learning, and whatever the world calls “great.” They were…”

“He that entertaineth a prophet - That is, a preacher of the Gospel: In the name of a prophet - That is, because he is such, shall share in his reward. Matthew 10:42”

“10:41 The same reward as a prophet (literally A prophet’s reward) means either the same reward a prophet would receive or the benefit of the prophet’s ministry. • Righteous people are those who conform their behavior to God’s law as taught by both John the Baptist (21:32) and Jesus (see 3:15), and therefore are approved by God (13:43, 49; 25:37-46).”

“that receiveth a prophet: Gen 20:7; Kg1 17:9-15, Kg1 17:20-24, Kg1 18:3, Kg1 18:4; Kg2 4:8-10, Kg2 4:16, Kg2 4:17, Kg2 4:32-37; Act 16:15; Rom 16:1-4, Rom 16:23; Ti2 1:16-18; Heb 6:10; Jo3 1:5-8 a righteous man's: Mat 6:1, Mat 6:4, Mat 6:6, Mat 6:18, Mat 16:27, Mat 25:34-40; Isa 3:10; Luk 14:13, Luk 14:14; Co1 9:17; Th2 1:6, Th2 1:7; Jo2 1:8 Matthew 10:42”