Matthew 10:7
And while going, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has come near.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
8Heal those who are feeble, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely ye received, freely give.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens has approached.
Matthew 11:1And it came to pass when Jesus finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of the father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say to you, that the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 23:13Woe to you, scholars and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because ye close up the kingdom of the heavens ahead of men. For ye enter not in, nor do ye allow those who are entering to enter in.
Luke 9:2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal those who were incapacitated.
Luke 9:60But Jesus said to him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but thou, after departing, proclaim the kingdom of God.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:6-16
Instructions to the Apostles. 5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two… Read the whole commentary →