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Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the reasons why they should not be afraid of the persecution that they might experience.
He who welcomes
This means he receives someone as a guest.
He who
The word "He" refers to anyone in general. Alternate translation: "Whoever" or "Anyone who" or "The one who" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-gendernotations)
you
This is plural and refers to the twelve apostles to whom Jesus is speaking. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you)
He who welcomes you welcomes me
Jesus means that when someone welcomes you, it is like welcoming him. Alternate translation: "When someone welcomes you, it is like he is welcoming me" or "If someone welcomes you, it is as if he were welcoming me"
he who welcomes me also welcomes him who sent me
This means that when someone welcomes Jesus, it is like welcoming God. Alternate translation: "When someone welcomes me, it is like he is welcoming God the Father who sent me" or "If someone welcomes me, it is as if he were welcoming God the Father who sent me"