Matthew 10:6
You are to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
In Context
5Jesus sent out these Twelve, telling them, “Don't go to the foreigners, or to any Samaritan city.
7Wherever you go, tell the people, ‘The kingdom of heaven has arrived.’
Cross References
Psalms 119:176I have wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
Jeremiah 50:6My people are sheep that are lost, led astray by their shepherds, making them wander aimlessly in the mountains. They go from place to place in the mountains and hills, forgetting where they used to rest.
Ezekiel 34:6My sheep strayed, going to all the mountains and high hills. They were scattered everywhere, and there was no one to go and look for them.
Ezekiel 34:16I will go looking for the lost, bring home the strays, bandage the injured, and strengthen the weak. However, I will destroy those who are fat and strong. Because I do what's right, I will be sure to take care of them.
Matthew 18:10Make sure you don't look down on these little ones. I tell you that in heaven their angels are always with my heavenly Father.
Luke 15:3So Jesus told them this story as an illustration.
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 →