Matthew 10:11 kjva — And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence."

— Matthew 10:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 10 — Context

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 coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

11

And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

12

And when ye come into an house, salute it.

13

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

14

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.”
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 (KJVA): “And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.” 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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