Mat 10:14 | TNotes | STEP | 10:14 shake its dust from your feet: This prophet-like gesture is explained by the Israelite custom of expressing displeasure with ungodliness by shaking off Gentile dust whenever crossing the border into Israel. The gesture signifies the disciples’ rejection of those who oppose God’s work (see Acts 18:6 ). Pronouncing judgment on those who reject the message is part of proclaiming the Good News about the Kingdom (see Matt 11:20-24 ; 13:10-15 ; 23:37-39 ; 24:1-36 ).

bActs 18:6►

cMatt 11:20-24►

d13:10-15►

e23:37-39►

f24:1-36►

‏ Matthew 10:14

10:14 ^a shake its dust from your feet: This prophet-like gesture is explained by the Israelite custom of expressing displeasure with ungodliness by shaking off Gentile dust whenever crossing the border into Israel. The gesture signifies the disciples’ rejection of those who oppose God’s work (see Acts 18:6 ^b). Pronouncing judgment on those who reject the message is part of proclaiming the Good News about the Kingdom (see Matt 11:20-24 ^c; 13:10-15 ^d; 23:37-39 ^e; 24:1-36 ^f).