ACC ~ Matthew 10 v11

WHO IS WORTHY

JEROME: Entering a new town, the apostles were unable to know what kind of persons they were meeting. Therefore a host must be chosen according to his reputation and the judgment of his neighbors. Otherwise the dignity of the message preached might be tainted by the ill repute of the recipient. Since they must preach to all, only one host is to be chosen; and they are not to bestow favor on persons with whom they stay but to receive it. COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 1.10.11. [1]

[1] CCL 77:66-67.

STAY THERE UNTIL YOU DEPART

CHRYSOSTOM: You are intentionally to seek out honorable persons. You are not then to move from house to house, looking constantly for better fare, which would vex those who would be receiving you and give you the reputation of gluttony and self-indulgence. This seems evident in his saying, “And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it, and stay with him until you depart.” THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 32.5. [1]

[1] PG 57:383; NPNF 1 10:215**.

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