Matthew 10:11

The Ministry of the Twelve · Matthew 10:5–15
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Translations

Modern
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.
Traditional
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Literal
And into whatever city or village you may enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and remain there until you may go out.
Latin
In quamcumque autem civitatem aut castellum intraveritis, interrogate, quis in ea dignus sit: et ibi manete donec exeatis.

Original

Greek
English
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.

Notes

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Parallels

Mark 6:7–13 Luke 9:1–6

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Prophecy

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Responsibility: According to Privilege