Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Whosoever shall receive one of such children—so manifesting the spirit unconsciously displayed by this child.
in my name—from love to Me.
receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but Him that sent me—(See on Matthew 10:40).
Incidental Rebuke of John for Exclusiveness (Mark 9:38-41).
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