Matthew 10:14 cpdv — And whoever has neither received you, nor listened to your words, departing from that house or city, shake off the dust…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And whoever has neither received you, nor listened to your words, departing from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. "

— Matthew 10:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

11

Now, into whatever city or town you will enter, inquire as to who is worthy within it. And stay there until you depart.

12

Then, when you enter into the house, greet it, saying, ‘Peace to this house.’

13

And if, indeed, that house is worthy, your peace will rest upon it. But if it is not worthy, your peace will return to you.

14

And whoever has neither received you, nor listened to your words, departing from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet.

15

Amen I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

16

Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be as prudent as serpents and as simple as doves.

17

But beware of men. For they will hand you over to councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.

Matthew 10:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:14 say?
Matthew 10:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And whoever has neither received you, nor listened to your words, departing from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. ”
Where is Matthew 10:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 14.
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 10:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:14 in?
Matthew 10:14 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 10:14?
Matthew 10:14 reads (CPDV): “And whoever has neither received you, nor listened to your words, departing from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. ” 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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