Matthew 10:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 10:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 10:8 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 10:8 — KJV
“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”
— Matthew 10:8 (KJV)
Matthew 10:8 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 10:8
“And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. to speak...: or, to say that they knew him”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:8: heal, sick, cast
“And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:8: heal, sick, cast
“And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:8: heal, sick, cast
“Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:8: cleanse, lepers, raise
“When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 10:8: heal, sick, cast
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