And whosoever shall give to drink] Mark 9:41. unto one] How much more, if he give to many. of these little ones] Who newly made a profession of the true religion, and are as babes in it, Mark 9:42. Luke 17:2. Matth. 25. 40, 45. 1 Corinthians 3:1. 1 John 2:12; 1 John 2:14. a cup of cold water onely] The least and cheapest courtesie, that can be done. How much more, if he provide other things also liberally for him? he shall in no wise lose] He shall be sure of it. his reward] The phrase is altered. He said before, The reward of a prophet, and of a righteous man, verse 41. Here he doth not say, The reward of a little one, lest it should be thought to be a small reward, but, His reward. That is, a reward beseeming his work and affection to the cause of God.