Matthew 10:8 bbe — Make well those who are ill, give life to the dead, make lepers clean, send evil spirits out of men; freely it has been…

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"Make well those who are ill, give life to the dead, make lepers clean, send evil spirits out of men; freely it has been given to you, freely give."

— Matthew 10:8, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 10 — Context

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These twelve Jesus sent out and gave them orders, saying, Do not go among the Gentiles, or into any town of Samaria,

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But go to the wandering sheep of the house of Israel,

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And, on your way, say, The kingdom of heaven is near.

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Make well those who are ill, give life to the dead, make lepers clean, send evil spirits out of men; freely it has been given to you, freely give.

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Take no gold or silver or copper in your pockets;

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Take no bag for your journey and do not take two coats or shoes or a stick: for the workman has a right to his food.

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And into whatever town or small place you go, make search there for someone who is respected, and make his house your resting-place till you go away.

Matthew 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:8 say?
Matthew 10:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Make well those who are ill, give life to the dead, make lepers clean, send evil spirits out of men; freely it has been given to you, 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 (BBE): “Make well those who are ill, give life to the dead, make lepers clean, send evil spirits out of men; freely it has been given to you, 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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