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Matthew 10:7

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 10:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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

Context — Matthew 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
5These twelve Jesus sent forth, and charged them, saying, Go not into [any] way of the Gentiles, and enter not into any city of the Samaritans:
6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
7And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give.
9Get you no gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses;
10no wallet for [your] journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And as ye go, etc.] Through the cities of Judea, and the streets thereof, from one city to another, from place to place; for these were itinerant preachers, who were not to abide long in any place, but to move about, that the Gospel might be spread all over the land, and the lost sheep in every corner be sought out and found. Preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This was to be the subject matter of their ministry, which they were to proclaim aloud in every place; and which is expressed in the same words with which John the Baptist, and Christ himself, began their ministry, (<400302>Matthew 3:2 4:17) which shows the entire harmony, and strict agreement, there were between them:…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand--(See on Mat 3:2).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The kingdom of heaven is at hand - Or, more literally, the “reign” of heaven, or of God, draws near. See the notes at Matthew 3:2. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:7-8 By doing these things in the name and authority of Jesus, the apostles demonstrated Jesus’ status as Messiah (see 11:2-6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“preach: Mat 4:17, Mat 11:1; Isa 61:1; Joh 3:2; Mar 6:12; Luk 9:60, Luk 16:16; Act 4:2 The: Mat 3:2, Mat 11:11, Mat 11:12, Mat 21:31, Mat 21:43, Mat 23:13; Luk 9:2, Luk 9:6, Luk 10:9-11; Act 10:25, Act 28:31 Matthew 10:8”
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