Matthew 10:7
And, as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6But be going, rather, unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2saying, Repent ye,—for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near.
Matthew 11:1And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he passed on from thence, to be teaching and proclaiming in their cities.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two, did the will of the father? They say, The latter. Jesus saith unto them—Verily, I say unto you, the tax-collectors and the harlots, are going before you, into the kingdom of God;
Luke 9:2and sent them forth, to be proclaiming the kingdom of God, and to be healing;
Luke 9:60And he said unto him—Leave, the dead, to bury their own dead; but, thou, departing, be declaring 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 →