Bible verse

Matthew 10:6

Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Matthew 10:6 · BSB

Matthew 10:6 in context

The verses around it, from Matthew 10.

2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

4 Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.

6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’

8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

9 Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts.

10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

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Matthew 10:6 in other translations

KJV

But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

ASV

but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

ERV

but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

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