Matthew 10:7
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 11:1After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 23:13Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.
Luke 9:2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:60But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and 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 →