'Receive' in the Bible

Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive."

Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in a time of testing fall away.

Wherever they do not receive you, as you leave that town, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."

That servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or do what his master asked will receive a severe beating.

But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.

I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it."

who will not receive many times more in this age -- and in the age to come, eternal life."

Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you."

Therefore he said, "A nobleman went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return.

They devour widows' property, and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment."