Luke 10:10
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But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare,
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son of peace--inwardly prepared to embrace your message of peace. See note on "worthy," (see on Mat 10:13).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. The ample commission which Christ gave to the seventy disciples to preach the gospel, and to confirm it by miracles; and the full instructions he gave them how to manage themselves in the execution of their commissions, and great encouragements therein (v. 1-16). II. The report which the seventy disciples made to their Master of the success of their negotiation, and his discourse thereupon (Luk 10:17-24). III. Christ's discourse with a lawyer concerning the way to heaven, and the instructions Christ gave him by a parable to look upon every one as his neighbour whom he had occasion to show kindness to, or receive kindness from (Luk 10:25-37). IV. Christ's entertainment at Martha's house, the reproof he gave to her for her care about the world, and his commendation of Mary for her care about her soul (Luk 10:38-42).
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But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”