Matthew 10:7
As you go, preach that the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.
Text-Critical English NT
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 the sick, cleanse lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”
Matthew 11:1When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in the cities of Galilee.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.
Matthew 23:13“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive a more severe judgment.
Luke 9:2and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:60Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. But yoʋ 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 →