Matthew 10:7
And as you go, preach and say, `The Kingdom of the Heavens is close at hand.'
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6but, instead of that, go to the lost sheep of Israel's race.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2"Repent," he said, "for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand."
Matthew 11:1When Jesus had concluded His instructions to His twelve disciples, He left in order to teach and to proclaim His Message in the neighbouring towns.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did as his father desired?" "The first," they said. "I solemnly tell you,' replied Jesus, "that the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners are entering the Kingdom of God in front of you.
Matthew 23:13"But alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you lock the door of the Kingdom of the Heavens against men; you yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those to enter who are seeking to do so.
Luke 9:2and sent them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to cure the sick.
Luke 9:60"Leave the dead," Jesus rejoined, "to bury their own dead; but you must go and announce far and wide the coming of 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 →