Matthew 10:7
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand: and in confirmation of your doctrine heal the sick,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
6but go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
8cleanse the leprous, raise the dead, cast out demons; and as ye have received freely, freely give.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand:
Matthew 11:1And when Jesus had made an end of giving orders to his twelve disciples, He departed from thence to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 21:31Now which of the two did the will of his father? They say unto Him, The first. Jesus replied, Verily I say unto you, that publicans and prostitutes enter into the kingdom of God before you:
Matthew 23:13But wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites, who shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, nor suffer those that are entering to go in.
Luke 9:2and He sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:60but Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go thou and preach 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 →