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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And going on, proclaim, saying, 'The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And as you go, preach, saying, &#8216The kingdom of heaven is at hand.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you go, proclaim, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you go, announce this: &#8216The kingdom of heaven has come near.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />As you go, announce that the kingdom of heaven will soon be here. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As you go, spread this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Go and preach, 'The Kingdom of heaven is near!' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As you go, make this announcement: 'The kingdom from heaven is near!' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And as you go, proclaim, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And as you go, preach and say, 'The Kingdom of the Heavens is close at hand.'<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’ <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And going on, proclaim, saying that the kingdom of the heavens has come near;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And going on, proclaim, saying, 'The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And, going on, proclaim saying that, the reign of the heavens hath come nigh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And going, proclaim, saying, That the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And going forth, preach, saying: ‘For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And as you go, preach and say, that the kingdom of heaven is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And as you are going, preach and say “The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And as you go, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And going, preach, saying, That the kingdom of the heavens is at hand.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is approaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And as you go, preach and say, 'The Kingdom of the Heavens is close at hand.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And, while going, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven has come nigh.'<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand: <Fr><i>and in confirmation of your doctrine</i><FR> heal the sick,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/10-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2429" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">As</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">you go,</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryssete (V-PMA-2P) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">preach</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">this message:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">‘</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/1448.htm" title="1448: Ēngiken (V-RIA-3S) -- Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.">is near.’</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a></span><br />and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-9.htm">Luke 10:9</a></span><br />Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a></span><br />“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Luke 9:2</a></span><br />And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></span><br />How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a></span><br />In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-11.htm">Luke 10:11</a></span><br />‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Matthew 4:17</a></span><br />From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a></span><br />Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a></span><br />For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a></span><br />Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Luke 16:16</a></span><br />The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28</a></span><br />But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.</p><p class="hdg">preach.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Matthew 4:17</a></b></br> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Matthew 11:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></b></br> The Spirit of the Lord GOD <i>is</i> upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to <i>them that are</i> bound;</p><p class="hdg">The.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a></b></br> And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11,12</a></b></br> Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31,43</a></b></br> Whether of them twain did the will of <i>his</i> father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/matthew/9-29.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Message</a> <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Message</a> <a href="/matthew/14-11.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As you go</b><br>This phrase indicates a directive for active movement and mission. It reflects the itinerant nature of Jesus' ministry and the early disciples' mission. The instruction to "go" echoes the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, emphasizing the importance of spreading the Gospel. The context is Jesus sending out the twelve apostles, highlighting the urgency and importance of their mission.<p><b>preach this message</b><br>The act of preaching is central to the mission of the apostles. It involves proclaiming and teaching the truths of the Gospel. This directive underscores the role of the apostles as heralds of the Good News. The Greek word for "preach" (κηρύσσω) implies a public proclamation, often associated with a royal announcement, which aligns with the message of the coming kingdom.<p><b>‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’</b><br>This message is the core of Jesus' teaching and ministry. The "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's sovereign rule, which Jesus inaugurated through His life, death, and resurrection. The phrase "is near" suggests both immediacy and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> and <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a>. It indicates that the kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope. This message connects to John the Baptist's proclamation in <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a> and Jesus' own preaching in <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Matthew 4:17</a>, emphasizing continuity in the divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is the one giving the instructions to His disciples. He is the Messiah, the Son of God, who came to bring salvation to humanity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' command. They were chosen by Jesus to spread His teachings and perform miracles in His name.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a></b><br>A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. It is both a present reality and a future hope.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The initial target audience for the disciples' mission, as Jesus instructed them to focus on the "lost sheep of Israel" in the surrounding context.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>The region where Jesus and His disciples were ministering at the time, known for its diverse population and as a center of Jesus' early ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_message.htm">The Urgency of the Message</a></b><br>The phrase "is near" implies immediacy and urgency. Believers are called to live with an awareness of the kingdom's nearness and to prioritize sharing this message.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_the_kingdom.htm">The Nature of the Kingdom</a></b><br>Understanding the kingdom of heaven as both a present reality and a future hope encourages believers to live in a way that reflects God's reign in their lives now.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_messenger.htm">The Role of the Messenger</a></b><br>Just as the disciples were sent, all believers are called to be messengers of the kingdom, sharing the good news through words and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_transformation.htm">Repentance and Transformation</a></b><br>The message of the kingdom calls for a response of repentance and transformation, aligning one's life with the values and priorities of God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_mission.htm">Faithfulness in Mission</a></b><br>The disciples' mission to Israel reminds us of the importance of being faithful in the specific tasks and callings God has given us, trusting Him for the results.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_be_sure_i'll_go_to_heaven.htm">How can I be sure I'll go to Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_penitence.htm">What does the Bible say about penitence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_truly_the_son_of_man.htm">Is Jesus truly the Son of Man?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_theodore_beza.htm">Is martyrdom the seed of the church's growth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Preach</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> "proclaim--act as heralds," as elsewhere. The repetition of the self-same words as had described first the Baptist's teaching and then our Lord's, seems to suggest that this was actually a formula of proclamation. The two envoys of the King were to enter into town or village, and there, standing in the gate, to announce that His kingdom had come near, and then, when this had drawn crowds to listen, to call men to the repentance without which they could not enter it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - Parallel passages: <a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Luke 9:2</a> (the twelve); 10:9 (the seventy; observe that the substance of the proclamation was to be the same). <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">as ye go</span>. For your journey is not to one place, but many. <span class="cmt_word">Preach</span>. Aloud and publicly. <span class="cmt_word">Saying</span>, <span class="cmt_word">The kingdom of heaven is at hand</span>. That which men had so long been desiring (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Matthew 4:17</a>) was now near. But had it not come (<a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28</a>; <a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Matthew 11:12</a>)? Not in full realization. But its near realization was then a possibility, and was only not brought about because, as a nation, they rejected him who introduced it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">As</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you go,</span><br /><span class="grk">πορευόμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(poreuomenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">preach</span><br /><span class="grk">κηρύσσετε</span> <span class="translit">(kēryssete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> </span><span class="str2">To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this message:</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγοντες</span> <span class="translit">(legontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘The</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kingdom</span><br /><span class="grk">βασιλεία</span> <span class="translit">(basileia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> </span><span class="str2">From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heaven</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐρανῶν</span> <span class="translit">(ouranōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is near.’</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἤγγικεν</span> <span class="translit">(Ēngiken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. 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