Matthew 10:7 kjv — And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

King James Version

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

— Matthew 10:7, King James Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

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Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

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These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

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

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And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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

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Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

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Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Matthew 10:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:7 say?
Matthew 10:7 in the King James Version reads: “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Where is Matthew 10:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 7.
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 10:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:7 in?
Matthew 10:7 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 10:7?
Matthew 10:7 reads (KJV): “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 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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