Matthew 10:11 asv — And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.

American Standard Version

"And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth. "

— Matthew 10:11, American Standard Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

8

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give.

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Get you no gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses;

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no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

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And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.

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And as ye enter into the house, salute it.

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And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

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And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Matthew 10:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:11 say?
Matthew 10:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth. ”
Where is Matthew 10:11 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 11.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:11.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:11 in?
Matthew 10:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 10:11?
Matthew 10:11 reads (ASV): “And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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