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Freely you have received; freely give. <a href="/nlt/matthew/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! <a href="/esv/matthew/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. <a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Heal the ailing, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons! Freely you received; freely give. <a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. <a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons; freely you received, freely give. <a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. <a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. <a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you received, freely give. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, drive out demons. You have received free of charge; give free of charge. <a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give. <a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead to life, heal people who have leprosy, and force out demons. You received without paying, now give without being paid. <a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely ye received, freely give. <a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Cure the sick, bring the dead back to life, cleanse those with skin diseases, and force demons out of people. Give these things without charging, since you received them without paying. <a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Heal the sick, bring the dead back to life, heal those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases, and drive out demons. You have received without paying, so give without being paid. <a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. You have received without payment, so give without payment. <a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. <a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. <a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. <a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons: freely ye have received, freely give. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Cure the sick, raise the dead to life, cleanse lepers, drive out demons: you have received without payment, give without payment. <a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> be healing [those] ailing, raising the dead, cleansing lepers, casting out demons—freely you received, freely give. <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Heal the ailing, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons! Freely you received; freely give. <a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> infirm ones be healing, lepers be cleansing, dead be raising, demons be casting out -- freely ye did receive, freely give. <a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Cure the sick, cleanse the leprous, rouse the dead, cast out demons; as a gift ye have received, as a gift give.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Cure the infirm, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You have received freely, so give freely. <a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons; freely you have received, freely give. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Heal the sick, purify the lepers and cast out demons; freely you have received, freely give.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Cure the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. <a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely you did receive, freely give.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. <a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: what ye have received gratis, give gratis. <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Cure the sick, raise the dead to life, cleanse lepers, drive out demons: you have received without payment, give without payment. <a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Heal the sick; raise the dead; cleanse the lepers; cast oat demons; freely ye received, freely give.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>cleanse the leprous, raise the dead, cast out demons; <Fr>and as<FR> ye have received freely, freely give.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/10-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2434" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a> …7As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ 8<a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: therapeuete (V-PMA-2P) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">Heal</a> <a href="/greek/770.htm" title="770: asthenountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.">the sick,</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egeirete (V-PMA-2P) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">raise</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrous (Adj-AMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">the dead,</a> <a href="/greek/2511.htm" title="2511: katharizete (V-PMA-2P) -- To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse.">cleanse</a> <a href="/greek/3015.htm" title="3015: leprous (Adj-AMP) -- A leprous person, a leper. From the same as lepra; scaly, i.e. Leprous.">the lepers,</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekballete (V-PMA-2P) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">drive out</a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimonia (N-ANP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons.</a> <a href="/greek/1432.htm" title="1432: dōrean (Adv) -- As a free gift, without payment, freely. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously.">Freely</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elabete (V-AIA-2P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">you have received;</a> <a href="/greek/1432.htm" title="1432: dōrean (Adv) -- As a free gift, without payment, freely. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously.">freely</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dote (V-AMA-2P) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">give. </a> 9Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1-2</a> Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17-18</a> And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; / they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.” <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Acts 5:15-16</a> As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. / Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed. <a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-9.htm">1 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, / to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. <a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-15</a> Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a> God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/luke/10-9.htm">Luke 10:9</a> Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ <a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6-7</a> The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. <a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a> So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a> Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. <a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.Heal.<a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a> And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.<a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Mark 16:18</a> They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.<a href="/luke/10-9.htm">Luke 10:9</a> And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.freely ye.<a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15,16,20-27</a> And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant… <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.<a href="/acts/8-18.htm">Acts 8:18-23</a> And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Cleanse</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-26.htm">Cleansing</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Cure</a> <a href="/matthew/9-24.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/hosea/14-4.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">Gratuitously</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/matthew/9-12.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-8.htm">Lepers</a> <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/matthew/7-3.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Paying</a> <a href="/matthew/5-26.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/matthew/3-9.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/9-12.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Spirits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Cleanse</a> <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Cleansing</a> <a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Cure</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">Gratuitously</a> <a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/luke/4-27.htm">Lepers</a> <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/matthew/22-19.htm">Paying</a> <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/matthew/12-11.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/john/8-10.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Spirits</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div>1. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a> 40. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a> </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'; 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Healing the sick was a demonstration of compassion and a testament to Jesus' divine power. In biblical context, sickness was often seen as a result of sin or spiritual oppression, and healing was a sign of forgiveness and restoration. The disciples were empowered to continue Jesus' ministry, showing that the same authority given to Christ was extended to His followers. This act also fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a>, which speaks of the Messiah bearing our sicknesses.Raise the dead Raising the dead is a profound demonstration of Jesus' power over life and death, affirming His divine nature. This act prefigures Jesus' own resurrection and the promise of eternal life for believers. In Jewish culture, raising the dead was a clear sign of divine intervention, as only God could restore life. This command to the disciples underscores the message of hope and the ultimate victory over death, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25</a>, where Jesus declares Himself the resurrection and the life.Cleanse the lepers Leprosy in biblical times was not only a physical ailment but also a social and religious stigma, rendering individuals ceremonially unclean and isolated from the community. Cleansing lepers was a powerful symbol of spiritual purification and reintegration into the community of faith. This act reflects Jesus' mission to restore and reconcile, breaking down barriers of impurity and exclusion. It also connects to the Levitical laws in <a href="/leviticus/14.htm">Leviticus 14</a>, where specific rituals were prescribed for the cleansing of lepers, highlighting Jesus' fulfillment of the Law.Drive out demons Driving out demons signifies Jesus' authority over the spiritual realm and His victory over evil. This act was a direct confrontation with the forces of darkness, illustrating the power of God's Kingdom over Satan's domain. In the cultural context, demon possession was a recognized phenomenon, and exorcism was a sign of divine power. The disciples' ability to cast out demons was a continuation of Jesus' work, as seen in passages like <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Mark 3:14-15</a>, where they are given authority to preach and cast out demons, emphasizing the spiritual warfare aspect of their mission.Freely you have received; freely give This phrase emphasizes the grace and generosity inherent in the Kingdom of God. The disciples received their authority and power as a gift from Jesus, not through their own merit. This principle of freely giving reflects the nature of God's grace, which is unearned and abundant. It calls believers to a life of service and generosity, mirroring the selfless love of Christ. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>, which speaks of God loving a cheerful giver, and highlights the call to share the blessings received with others without expecting anything in return.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, who is instructing His disciples in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_disciples.htm">The Twelve Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' instructions, sent out to minister to the people of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sick,_dead,_lepers,_and_demon-possessed.htm">The Sick, Dead, Lepers, and Demon-Possessed</a> The individuals whom the disciples are commanded to minister to, representing those in need of physical and spiritual healing. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The primary mission field for the disciples at this time, as they are sent to the "lost sheep of Israel" (<a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Matthew 10:6</a>). 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> The overarching theme of Jesus' ministry and the message the disciples are to proclaim.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_and_empowerment.htm">Authority and Empowerment</a> Jesus grants His disciples authority to perform miracles, emphasizing that their power comes from Him. Believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve others in various ways. <a href="/topical/f/freely_received,_freely_given.htm">Freely Received, Freely Given</a> The grace and gifts we receive from God are not for hoarding but for sharing. Christians are called to be generous with their time, talents, and resources. <a href="/topical/c/compassionate_ministry.htm">Compassionate Ministry</a> The focus on healing and deliverance highlights the importance of addressing both physical and spiritual needs. Believers are called to show compassion and care for the whole person. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The disciples' mission required faith and obedience. Similarly, Christians are called to step out in faith, trusting God to work through them. <a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a> The passage underscores the importance of mission work, both locally and globally. Believers are encouraged to actively participate in spreading the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a> <a href="/q/evidence_apostles_performed_miracles.htm">Matthew 10:8 – Do we have any historical or archaeological evidence confirming that the apostles actually performed miracles such as raising the dead? </a> <a href="/q/what_defines_unfailing_love.htm">What are the different types of demons?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_9_4-14_align_with_matt_10_8-10.htm">In 1 Corinthians 9:4–14, Paul argues for financial support for apostles; how does that align with Jesus’s command in Matthew 10:8–10 to preach without seeking material gain?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_great_falling_away.htm">What does 'He took our infirmities' mean?</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>(8) Raise the dead.--The words are omitted by the best MSS., and their absence is more in accordance with the facts of the Gospel history, which records no instance of that highest form of miracle as wrought by the disciples during our Lord's ministry. That was reserved for His own immediate act. The insertion of the words was probably due to a wish to make the command cover such instances of power as that shown in the instances of Dorcas (<a href="/acts/9-40.htm" title="But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.">Acts 9:40</a>) and Eutychus (<a href="/context/acts/20-9.htm" title="And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.">Acts 20:9-12</a>).Freely ye have received.--The English hardly suggests more than giving liberally. The Greek is much stronger, "Give as a free gift--give gratis" They had paid Him nothing. They were not in this their first mission to require payment from others. When the kingdom had been established, the necessities of the case might require the application of the principle that "the labourer is worthy of his hire" in an organised system of stipend and the like (<a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm" title="For the scripture said, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.">1Timothy 5:18</a>); but the principle of "giving freely" in this sense is always applicable in proportion as the work of the ministers of Christ has the character of a mission. They must proclaim the kingdom till the sense of the blessing it has brought shows itself in the thank-offerings of gratitude. The like principle of gratuitous teaching had been asserted before by some of the nobler of the Jewish Rabbis.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - We have here the details of the orders summarized in ver. 1. The details are not given in <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1, 2</a> or Luke 10:9. Heal the sick, etc. According to the true order of these commands, solely physical ills are mentioned first in their partial (sick) and in their final effect (dead); then physical and ceremonial pollution (lepers), which forms a transition to the mention of ills primarily spiritual, even though they ultimately affect the body (devils). On the good that might be expected from their performing these miracles, cf. Thomas Scott (in Ford), "Men will never believe that we really intend the good of their souls, if they do not find that we endeavour to do them good, disinterestedly, in temporal things (<a href="/john/4-15.htm">John 4:15</a>)." Freely (vide infra) ye have (omit "have," with Revised Version) received. Blessings of the kingdom, but especially authority and power for this work (ver. 1). Freely give. All that is needed to carry that authority into effect - whatever toil and energy in soul and body the occasion may demand. The clause comes in Matthew only, but comp. <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a>. Observe, Christ's recognition of the tendency of human nature to traffic in the holiest things. Did Judas take the warning at all to heart? (For the thought, cf. Wisd. 7:13; <a href="/leviticus/25-37.htm">Leviticus 25:37, 38</a>.) Freely. Gratuitously (δωρεάν); comp. <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Revelation 22:17</a>; <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24</a> (on God's side); <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">2 Corinthians 11:7</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:8</a> (on man's side). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Heal θεραπεύετε (therapeuete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. the sick, ἀσθενοῦντας (asthenountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_770.htm">Strong's 770: </a> To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. raise ἐγείρετε (egeirete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. [the] dead, νεκροὺς (nekrous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. cleanse καθαρίζετε (katharizete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2511.htm">Strong's 2511: </a> To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse. [the] lepers, λεπροὺς (leprous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3015.htm">Strong's 3015: </a> A leprous person, a leper. From the same as lepra; scaly, i.e. Leprous. drive out ἐκβάλλετε (ekballete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. demons. δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. Freely δωρεὰν (dōrean) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1432.htm">Strong's 1432: </a> As a free gift, without payment, freely. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously. you have received; ἐλάβετε (elabete) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. freely δωρεὰν (dōrean) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1432.htm">Strong's 1432: </a> As a free gift, without payment, freely. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously. give. δότε (dote) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. 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