Matthew 8:11 web — I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the King…

World English Bible

"I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,"

— Matthew 8:11, World English Bible

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Matthew 8 — Context

8

The centurion answered, "Lord, I'm not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

9

For I am also a man under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and tell another, 'Come,' and he comes; and tell my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

10

When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, "Most certainly I tell you, I haven't found so great a faith, not even in Israel.

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I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,

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but the children of the Kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."

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Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed." His servant was healed in that hour.

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When Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever.

Matthew 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:11 say?
Matthew 8:11 in the World English Bible reads: “I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,”
Where is Matthew 8:11 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:11 in?
Matthew 8:11 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 8:11?
Matthew 8:11 reads (WEB): “I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,” 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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