📖 Matthew — Chapter 10 (KJV)
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Matthew 10:1 And when he had Rcalled 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.
Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve Rapostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Matthew 10:3 RPhilip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
Matthew 10:4 RSimon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus Rsent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Matthew 10:6 But go rather to the Rlost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 10:7 And as ye go, Rpreach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 10:8 RHeal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
Matthew 10:9 Provide Rneither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Matthew 10:10 Nor Rscrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
Matthew 10:11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, Renquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Matthew 10:12 And when ye come into an house, Rsalute it.
Matthew 10:13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:14 And Rwhosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Matthew 10:15 RVerily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth Ras sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:17 But Rbeware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
Matthew 10:18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, Rfor a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:19 But Rwhen they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Matthew 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, Rbut the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Matthew 10:21 And Rthe brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:22 And ye Rshall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 10:23 But Rwhen they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
Matthew 10:24 RThe disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Matthew 10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
Matthew 10:26 RFear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Matthew 10:27 What RI tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Rhim which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:29 Are not Rtwo sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Matthew 10:30 RBut the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Matthew 10:31 RFear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall Rconfess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall Rdeny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 10:34 Think not Rthat I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Matthew 10:36 And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
Matthew 10:37 He Rthat loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Matthew 10:40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, Rand he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Matthew 10:41 He Rthat receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto Rone of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 10:1–15 — The twelve are sent with a defined mission
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus gives his named apostles authority and sends them to Israel’s lost sheep. Instructions concern proclamation, healing, freely giving, provision, and discerning a household’s welcome.
Key Truth: Carry an entrusted mission with dependence and generosity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is ____ Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, …” (Matthew 10:2)
Find it in Matthew 10:2 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out …” (Matthew 10:8)
Find it in Matthew 10:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of ____ , than for that city.” (Matthew 10:15)
Find it in Matthew 10:15 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 10:16–31 — Witness continues amid opposition without surrendering to fear
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus warns of persecution, betrayal, and hostile authorities while promising help for testimony. He directs disciples to fear God rather than people and recalls the Father’s attention even to sparrows.
Key Truth: Let reverence for God outweigh fear of opposition.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , I send you forth as sheep in the midst …” (Matthew 10:16)
Find it in Matthew 10:16 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The disciple is not above his master, nor the ____ above his lord.” (Matthew 10:24)
Find it in Matthew 10:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many …” (Matthew 10:31)
Find it in Matthew 10:31 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 10:32–42 — Loyalty to Jesus and welcome for his messengers
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Confessing Jesus, placing him above competing loyalties, taking up the cross, and losing life for his sake define discipleship. Receiving his messengers and even giving a cup of water have significance before God.
Key Truth: Express loyalty through costly faithfulness and practical welcome.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… me before men, him will I also deny before my ____ which is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:33)
Find it in Matthew 10:33 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He that loveth father or ____ more than me is not worthy of me: and he …” (Matthew 10:37)
Find it in Matthew 10:37 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess …” (Matthew 10:32)
Find it in Matthew 10:32 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 8:13 — Isaiah likewise directs reverence and fear toward the Lord.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What ordinary act of generosity could support someone faithfully serving Jesus?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 10:1–15 (The twelve are sent with a defined mission) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 10:16–31 (Witness continues amid opposition without surrendering to fear) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 10:32–42 (Loyalty to Jesus and welcome for his messengers) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What principle governs sharing what the disciples have received?
5. How is fear redirected when human opponents threaten the body?
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