Matthew 10:7
and as you go, preach and say, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel;
Cross References
Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 11:1It came about that when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two sons did his father's will?” They said, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before you do.
Matthew 23:13But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven against people. For you do not enter it yourselves, and neither do you allow those about to enter to do so.
Luke 9:2He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:60But he said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim far and wide 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 →