Bible Chapter Summary
Matthew 10 Summary
The Twelve Apostles Empowered and Sent Forth
Jesus calls and names his twelve apostles, giving them power against unclean spirits and to heal all manner of sickness. He commands them to go to the lost sheep of Israel, not to the Gentiles or Samaritans, preaching that the kingdom of heaven is at hand and healing the sick and raising the dead. Jesus instructs them to provide nothing for their journey, to seek worthy houses, and warns of persecution, yet promises that the Holy Spirit shall speak through them and that whoever endures to the end shall be saved.
Key themes
Key verses
Matthew 10:1
“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.”
Matthew 10:7
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 10:17
“But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;”
Matthew 10:32
“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.”
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