Luke 10:10But into whatever city you enter, and they don't receive you, go out into its streets and say,
The setting
Galilee, ~30 AD. Jesus prepares His disciples for inevitable rejection, teaching them not to waste time where hearts are closed. Modern-day northern Israel.
The emotion here: protective wisdom, knowing His followers will face painful rejection
The original word
dechomai (δέχωνται) — to receive, welcome, accept with open arms, opposite of rejection
Why it matters
Ancient Middle Eastern hospitality laws made rejecting traveling teachers extremely offensive — Jesus is preparing them for serious social hostility
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What most readers miss in Luke 10:10
This isn't about giving up easily — it's about recognizing when hearts are hardened and moving to receptive people
Common misconceptionPeople think this means giving up on people permanently, but Jesus is teaching strategic ministry — move on for now, but keep praying.
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Verses that echo Luke 10:10
Bible Genome reading
Luke 10:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 10:10 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rejection, response. Notable phrases: they don't receive you; go out into its streets. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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