Matthew 10:11Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.
The setting
Galilee, ~29 AD. Jesus continues practical mission instructions, knowing his disciples will need local allies...
The emotion here: strategic wisdom mixed with paternal protection for his vulnerable disciples
The original word
axios (ἄξιος) — worthy, having good character and reputation in the community
Why it matters
In ancient Middle East, accepting strangers made the host responsible for their safety and reputation
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 10:11
'Worthy' meant someone with a good local reputation who could vouch for the disciples
Common misconceptionPeople think 'worthy' means spiritually mature, but Jesus meant someone with a good reputation who could provide safe hospitality and community connections.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 10:11
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 10:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 10:11 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include hospitality, discernment, ministry. Notable phrases: find out who; is worthy. 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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