Matthew 10:7
"As you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6"but rather be on your way to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2"Repent," said he, "for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Matthew 11:1After finishing his instructions to his twelve disciples, Jesus left that place, in order to teach and to preach in the neighboring cities.
Matthew 21:31"Which of these two did the will of his father?" "The last," they replied. "I tell you truly," said Jesus, "that the tax-gatherers and harlots are going into the kingdom of heaven before you!
Matthew 23:13"But woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces; for you do not enter, yourselves, nor do you permit those who are about to come in, to enter.
Luke 9:2and sent them out to preach the kingdom of God, and heal the sick.
Luke 9:60"Leave the dead to bury their own dead," said Jesus to him, "go you and announce, 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 →