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THE MESSAGE
Matthew 10:7
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Christian Standard Bible®
As you go, proclaim: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
As you go, proclaim: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
King James Version (1611)
And as yee goe, preach, saying, The kingdome of heauen is at hand:
And as yee goe, preach, saying, The kingdome of heauen is at hand:
King James Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
English Standard Version
And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
New American Standard Bible
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
New Century Version
When you go, preach this: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.'
When you go, preach this: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.'
Amplified Bible
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Geneva Bible (1587)
And as ye goe, preach, saying, The kingdome of heauen is at hand.
And as ye goe, preach, saying, The kingdome of heauen is at hand.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Legacy Standard Bible
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Berean Standard Bible
As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
Contemporary English Version
As you go, announce that the kingdom of heaven will soon be here.
As you go, announce that the kingdom of heaven will soon be here.
Complete Jewish Bible
As you go, proclaim, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is near,'
As you go, proclaim, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is near,'
Darby Translation
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
Easy-to-Read Version
When you go, tell them this: ‘God's kingdom is now very near.'
When you go, tell them this: ‘God's kingdom is now very near.'
George Lamsa Translation
And as you go, preach and say, that the kingdom of heaven is near.
And as you go, preach and say, that the kingdom of heaven is near.
Good News Translation
Go and preach, ‘The Kingdom of heaven is near!'
Go and preach, ‘The Kingdom of heaven is near!'
Lexham English Bible
And as you are going, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near!'
And as you are going, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near!'
Literal Translation
And going on, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.
And going on, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.
American Standard Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Bible in Basic English
And, on your way, say, The kingdom of heaven is near.
And, on your way, say, The kingdom of heaven is near.
Hebrew Names Version
As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!'
As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!'
International Standard Version
As you go, proclaim, 'The kingdom of heaven is near!'Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Luke 9:2; 10:9;">[xr]
As you go, proclaim, 'The kingdom of heaven is near!'Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Luke 9:2; 10:9;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And as you go, proclaim and say that the kingdom of heaven hath drawn near.
And as you go, proclaim and say that the kingdom of heaven hath drawn near.
Murdock Translation
And as ye go, proclaim and say: The kingdom of heaven hath approached.
And as ye go, proclaim and say: The kingdom of heaven hath approached.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
As ye go, preache, saying: The kyngdome of heauen is at hande.
As ye go, preache, saying: The kyngdome of heauen is at hande.
English Revised Version
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
World English Bible
As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.'
As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.'
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Weymouth's New Testament
And as you go, preach and say, `The Kingdom of the Heavens is close at hand.'
And as you go, preach and say, `The Kingdom of the Heavens is close at hand.'
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And go ye, and preche ye, and seie, that the kyngdam of heuenes shal neiye;
And go ye, and preche ye, and seie, that the kyngdam of heuenes shal neiye;
Update Bible Version
And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Webster's Bible Translation
And as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
New English Translation
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!'
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!'
New King James Version
And as you go, preach, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
And as you go, preach, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
New Living Translation
Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
New Life Bible
As you go, preach. Say, ‘The holy nation of heaven is near.'
As you go, preach. Say, ‘The holy nation of heaven is near.'
New Revised Standard
As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near!
And, as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near!
Douay-Rheims Bible
And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Revised Standard Version
And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Go and preach sayinge: yt the kyngdome of heve is at hande.
Go and preach sayinge: yt the kyngdome of heve is at hande.
Young's Literal Translation
`And, going on, proclaim saying that, the reign of the heavens hath come nigh;
`And, going on, proclaim saying that, the reign of the heavens hath come nigh;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Go and preach, sayinge: The kyngdome of heue is at hande.
Go and preach, sayinge: The kyngdome of heue is at hande.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
Simplified Cowboy Version
When you're out there, give everyone this message, 'The kingdom of heaven and the Boss's perfect pastures are real close.'
When you're out there, give everyone this message, 'The kingdom of heaven and the Boss's perfect pastures are real close.'
Contextual Overview
5Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge: "Don't begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don't try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously. 9"Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start. You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light. 11 "When you enter a town or village, don't insist on staying in a luxury inn. Get a modest place with some modest people, and be content there until you leave. 12"When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting. If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation. If they don't welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way. You can be sure that on Judgment Day they'll be mighty sorry—but it's no concern of yours now.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
preach: Matthew 4:17, Matthew 11:1, Isaiah 61:1, John 3:2, Mark 6:12, Luke 9:60, Luke 16:16, Acts 4:2
The: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 11:11, Matthew 11:12, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 21:43, Matthew 23:13, Luke 9:2, Luke 9:6, Luke 10:9-11, Acts 10:25, Acts 28:31
Reciprocal: Ruth 2:8 - abide Matthew 4:23 - healing Matthew 22:3 - sent Matthew 24:14 - this Mark 1:15 - the kingdom John 16:4 - that when Acts 20:25 - preaching
Cross-References
1 Kings 10:1
The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon and his connection with the Name of God . She came to put his reputation to the test by asking tough questions. She made a grand and showy entrance into Jerusalem—camels loaded with spices, a huge amount of gold, and precious gems. She came to Solomon and talked about all the things that she cared about, emptying her heart to him. Solomon answered everything she put to him—nothing stumped him. When the queen of Sheba experienced for herself Solomon's wisdom and saw with her own eyes the palace he had built, the meals that were served, the impressive array of court officials and sharply dressed waiters, the lavish crystal, and the elaborate worship extravagant with Whole-Burnt-Offerings at the steps leading up to The Temple of God , it took her breath away.
The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon and his connection with the Name of God . She came to put his reputation to the test by asking tough questions. She made a grand and showy entrance into Jerusalem—camels loaded with spices, a huge amount of gold, and precious gems. She came to Solomon and talked about all the things that she cared about, emptying her heart to him. Solomon answered everything she put to him—nothing stumped him. When the queen of Sheba experienced for herself Solomon's wisdom and saw with her own eyes the palace he had built, the meals that were served, the impressive array of court officials and sharply dressed waiters, the lavish crystal, and the elaborate worship extravagant with Whole-Burnt-Offerings at the steps leading up to The Temple of God , it took her breath away.
Isaiah 21:13
A Message concerning Arabia: You'll have to camp out in the desert badlands, you caravans of Dedanites. Haul water to the thirsty, greet fugitives with bread. Show your desert hospitality, you who live in Tema. The desert's swarming with refugees escaping the horrors of war.
A Message concerning Arabia: You'll have to camp out in the desert badlands, you caravans of Dedanites. Haul water to the thirsty, greet fugitives with bread. Show your desert hospitality, you who live in Tema. The desert's swarming with refugees escaping the horrors of war.
Ezekiel 27:15
"‘The people of Rhodes did business with you. Many far-off islands traded with you in ivory and ebony.
"‘The people of Rhodes did business with you. Many far-off islands traded with you in ivory and ebony.
Ezekiel 27:22
"‘Traders from Sheba and Raamah in South Arabia carried on business with you in premium spices, precious stones, and gold.
"‘Traders from Sheba and Raamah in South Arabia carried on business with you in premium spices, precious stones, and gold.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And as ye go,.... Through the cities of Judea, and the streets thereof, from one city to another, from place to place; for these were itinerant preachers, who were not to abide long in any place, but to move about, that the Gospel might be spread all over the land, and the lost sheep in every corner be sought out and found.
Preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This was to be the subject matter of their ministry, which they were to proclaim aloud in every place; and which is expressed in the same words with which John the Baptist, and Christ himself, began their ministry,
Matthew 3:2 which shows the entire harmony, and strict agreement, there were between them: for the meaning of the phrase;
see Gill "Mt 3:2". The Cambridge copy reads, "repent, for the kingdom", &c.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The kingdom of heaven is at hand - Or, more literally, the “reign” of heaven, or of God, draws near. See the notes at Matthew 3:2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 10:7. And as ye go, preach — πορευομενοι δε κηρυσσετε, and as you proceed, proclaim like heralds - make this proclamation wherever ye go, and while ye are journeying. Preach and travel; and, as ye travel, preach-proclaim salvation to all you meet. Wherever the ministers of Christ go, they find lost, ruined souls; and, wherever they find them, they should proclaim Jesus, and his power to save. For an explanation of the word proclaim or preach, Matthew 3:1.
From this commission we learn what the grand subject of apostolic preaching was - THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND! This was the great message. "They preached," says Quesnel, "to establish the faith; the kingdom, to animate the hope; of heaven, to inspire the love of heavenly things, and the contempt of earthly; which is at hand, that men may prepare for it without delay."
