Matthew 10:1
American King James And when he had called to 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.
American Standard Version And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.
King James 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.
World English Bible He called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.
Matthew 10:2
American King James Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
American Standard Version Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the `son' of Zebedee, and John his brother;
King James Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
World English Bible Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;
Matthew 10:3
American King James Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
American Standard Version Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the `son' of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
King James Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
World English Bible Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus; Lebbaeus, who was also called Thaddaeus;
Matthew 10:4
American King James Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
American Standard Version Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
King James Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
World English Bible Simon the Zealot; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
Matthew 10:5
American King James These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not:
American Standard Version These twelve Jesus sent forth, and charged them, saying, Go not into `any' way of the Gentiles, and enter not into any city of the Samaritans:
King James These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
World English Bible Jesus sent these twelve out and commanded them, saying, “Don’t go among the Gentiles, and don’t enter into any city of the Samaritans.
Matthew 10:6
American King James But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
American Standard Version but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
King James But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
World English Bible Rather, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 10:7
American King James And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
American Standard Version And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
King James And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
World English Bible As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’
Matthew 10:8
American King James Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.
American Standard Version Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give.
King James Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
World English Bible Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
Matthew 10:9
American King James Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
American Standard Version Get you no gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses;
King James Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
World English Bible Don’t take any gold, silver, or brass in your money belts.
Matthew 10:10
American King James Nor money for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
American Standard Version no wallet for `your' journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
King James Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
World English Bible Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
Matthew 10:11
American King James And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go there.
American Standard Version And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.
King James And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
World English Bible Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you go on.
Matthew 10:12
American King James And when you come into an house, salute it.
American Standard Version And as ye enter into the house, salute it.
King James And when ye come into an house, salute it.
World English Bible As you enter into the household, greet it.
Matthew 10:13
American King James And if the house be worthy, let your peace come on it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
American Standard Version And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
King James And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
World English Bible If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn’t worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:14
American King James And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
American Standard Version And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet.
King James And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
World English Bible Whoever doesn’t receive you or hear your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet.
Matthew 10:15
American King James Truly I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
American Standard Version Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.
King James Verily 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.
World English Bible Most certainly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.
Matthew 10:16
American King James Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the middle of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
American Standard Version Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
King James Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
World English Bible “Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:17
American King James But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will whip you in their synagogues;
American Standard Version But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in theirs synagogues they will scourge you;
King James But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
World English Bible But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
Matthew 10:18
American King James And you shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
American Standard Version yea and before governors and kings shall ye be brought for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
King James And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
World English Bible Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
Matthew 10:19
American King James But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak.
American Standard Version But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.
King James But when 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.
World English Bible But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
Matthew 10:20
American King James For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.
American Standard Version For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you.
King James For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
World English Bible For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
Matthew 10:21
American King James And the 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.
American Standard Version And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.
King James And the 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.
World English Bible “Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:22
American King James And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.
American Standard Version And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.
King James And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
World English Bible You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 10:23
American King James But when they persecute you in this city, flee you into another: for truly I say to you, You shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
American Standard Version But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone through the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
King James But when 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.
World English Bible But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next, for most certainly I tell you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man has come.
Matthew 10:24
American King James The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
American Standard Version A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.
King James The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
World English Bible “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.
Matthew 10:25
American King James 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?
American Standard Version It is enough for the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household!
King James 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?
World English Bible It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!
Matthew 10:26
American King James Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
American Standard Version Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
King James Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
World English Bible Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
Matthew 10:27
American King James What I tell you in darkness, that speak you in light: and what you hear in the ear, that preach you on the housetops.
American Standard Version What I tell you in the darkness, speak ye in the light; and what ye hear in the ear, proclaim upon the house-tops.
King James What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
World English Bible What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
Matthew 10:28
American King James And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
American Standard Version And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
King James And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
World English Bible Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
Matthew 10:29
American King James Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
American Standard Version Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father:
King James Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
World English Bible “Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.
Matthew 10:30
American King James But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
American Standard Version but the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
King James But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
World English Bible But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Matthew 10:31
American King James Fear you not therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows.
American Standard Version Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
King James Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
World English Bible Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:32
American King James Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
American Standard Version Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
King James Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
World English Bible Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 10:33
American King James But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
American Standard Version But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.
King James But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
World English Bible But whoever denies me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 10:34
American King James Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
American Standard Version Think not that I came to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
King James Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
World English Bible “Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:35
American King James 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.
American Standard Version For I came 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:
King James 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.
World English Bible For I came to set a man at odds against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
Matthew 10:36
American King James And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
American Standard Version and a man's foes `shall be' they of his own household.
King James And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
World English Bible A man’s foes will be those of his own household.
Matthew 10:37
American King James He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
American Standard Version He that 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.
King James He that 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.
World English Bible He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 10:38
American King James And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.
American Standard Version And he that doth not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.
King James And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
World English Bible He who doesn’t take his cross and follow after me isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 10:39
American King James He that finds his life shall lose it: and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it.
American Standard Version He that findeth his life shall lose it; and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
King James He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
World English Bible He who seeks his life will lose it; and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 10:40
American King James He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
American Standard Version He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
King James He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
World English Bible “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Matthew 10:41
American King James He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
American Standard Version He that 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.
King James He that 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.
World English Bible He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 10:42
American King James And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
American Standard Version And whosoever shall give to drink unto one 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.
King James And whosoever shall give to drink unto one 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.
World English Bible Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.”