Matthew 10:7
And as ye go, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and saying: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 11:1AND it came to pass, when Jesus made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, that he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the father's will? They say to him: The first[21:31]. Jesus says to them: Verily I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 23:13But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for ye go not in, nor suffer those who are entering to go in[23:13]:
Luke 9:2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:60And he said to him: Let the dead bury their own dead; but do thou go and announce 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 →