Matthew 10:7
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Original Language Analysis
πορευόμενοι
as ye go
G4198
πορευόμενοι
as ye go
Strong's:
G4198
Word #:
1 of 10
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
κηρύσσετε
preach
G2784
κηρύσσετε
preach
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
3 of 10
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
λέγοντες
saying
G3004
λέγοντες
saying
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ὅτι
G3754
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλεία
The kingdom
G932
βασιλεία
The kingdom
Strong's:
G932
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
Cross References
Acts 28:31Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.Matthew 3:2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.Luke 9:60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.Luke 9:2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.Mark 6:12And they went out, and preached that men should repent.Acts 10:25And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.Acts 4:2Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Historical Context
The disciples' preaching built on John's preparatory work and Jesus' established ministry in Galilee. They called for repentance and faith in light of the kingdom's arrival through Jesus. Their mission was authenticated by accompanying signs (v. 8).
Questions for Reflection
- How is your life a continuous testimony that the kingdom is at hand?
- What would change in your daily life if you truly believed the kingdom of heaven is near?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
The message 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand' is identical to John's and Jesus' preaching (3:2, 4:17), showing consistency in gospel proclamation. 'As ye go, preach' makes ministry a lifestyle, not an occasional event. The present tense 'is at hand' emphasizes urgency and imminence—the King has arrived, demanding response. This is the kerygma (core message) that remains central throughout Scripture.