Matthew 10:8 akjv — Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.

American King James Version

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

— Matthew 10:8, American King James Version

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Matthew 10 — Context

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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 you not:

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But go rather 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, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.

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

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

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And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go there.

Matthew 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:8 say?
Matthew 10:8 in the American King James Version reads: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give. ”
Where is Matthew 10:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 8.
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 10:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:8 in?
Matthew 10:8 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 10:8?
Matthew 10:8 reads (AKJV): “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give. ” 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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