Matthew 10:11 web — Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.

World English Bible

"Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on."

— Matthew 10:11, World English Bible

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Matthew 10 — Context

8

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.

9

Don't take any gold, nor silver, nor brass in your money belts.

10

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

11

Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.

12

As you enter into the household, greet it.

13

If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn't worthy, let your peace return to you.

14

Whoever doesn't receive you, nor hear your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake off the dust from your feet.

Matthew 10:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:11 say?
Matthew 10:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.”
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 (WEB): “Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.” 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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