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Matthew 10:6 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Matthew 10:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Matthew 10:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 10:6
Jesus restricts the mission: 'go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel' (εις οδον εθνων μη απελθητε και εις πολιν Σαμαριτων μη εισελθητε πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τα προβατα τα απολωλοτα οικου Ισραηλ). This temporary restriction (later reversed in 28:19) reflects salvation history's order: 'to the Jew first' (Romans 1:16). Israel received God's covenants, law, and promises; they get first opportunity to receive Messiah. 'Lost sheep of the house of Israel' evokes God's shepherd imagery (Ezekiel 3...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 10:6
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“My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray”
“and on every high hill: yes”
“which can mean overseer”
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
“and said”
“for I don't forget your commandments.”
“I wasn't sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
“And he spake this parable unto them”
“they departed after Paul had spoken one word”
“did they stumble that they might fall? May it never be! But by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles”