Matthew 10:42 And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you… I. THE OBJECTS OF COMPASSIONATE REGARD ALLUDED TO. 1. In their inherent depravity and their solemn destiny as intended for a state of unending being. 2. In their natural condition of helplessness and weakness amid the circumstances of peril to which they are exposed in their progress through the world. 3. In their influence for good or evil upon the world, and the final account they shall give at the bar of God. II. THE BLESSEDNESS OF THOSE WHO, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN MOTIVES, SHALL MAKE THE YOUNG THE OBJECTS OF THEIR DEVOTED CARE. 1. They shall have their reward in the lovely and appropriate fruits with which the objects of their compassionate regard shall be adorned. 2. In the beneficial influence they shall thus originate and perpetuate. 3. In the approbation of their Saviour and their God. (H. Madgin.) Parallel Verses KJV: And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. |
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