Matthew 10:6 nasb — but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

NASB

"but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

— Matthew 10:6, NASB

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Matthew 10 — Context

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Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

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Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him.

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These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them: "Do not go in the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter any city of the Samaritans;

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but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

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"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'

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"Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.

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"Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts,

Matthew 10:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:6 say?
Matthew 10:6 in the NASB reads: “but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Where is Matthew 10:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 6.
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 10:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:6 in?
Matthew 10:6 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 10:6?
Matthew 10:6 reads (NASB): “but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 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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