Matthew 10:7
And going on, proclaim, saying that the kingdom of the heavens has come near;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6and be going rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and saying, “Convert, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near,”
Matthew 11:1And it came to pass, when Jesus finished directing His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and to 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 prostitutes go before you into the Kingdom of God,
Matthew 23:13Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the kingdom of the heavens before men, for you do not go in, nor do you permit those going in to enter.
Luke 9:2and He sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to heal the ailing.
Luke 9:60and Jesus said to him, “Permit the dead to bury their own dead, and you, having gone away, publish 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 →