Matthew 10:42

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the twelve disciples during His commissioning discourse, outlining the consequences of receiving His messengers in the midst of their mission.

The words — μικρῶν (mikrōn) = little ones; ποτίσῃ (potisē) = shall give to drink.

The thread — Hebrews 6:10 states God will not forget work and love shown to His name. Matthew 25:40 declares that serving one of the least of Christ's brothers equals serving Christ. Mark 9:41 records the same promise regarding a cup of water given because one bears Christ's name.

Why it lands — The text commands practical hospitality toward believers, explicitly linking a minimal physical act to an unlost reward. It requires readers to treat service to discipleship as a matter of divine accounting rather than personal preference.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Mark 9:41 Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.
Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Philippians 4:15 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
Mark 12:42 Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.
2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
Proverbs 24:14 Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.