Matt.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.
Matt.10.1
The prayer was no sooner prayed than it was answered. Jesus called twelve of his followers and sent them into the ripe fields. He gave them power to kick out the evil spirits and to tenderly care for the bruised and hurt lives.
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He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
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And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.
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Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.
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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;
Matt.10.2
This is the list of the twelve he sent: Simon (they called him Peter, or "Rock"), Andrew, his brother, James, Zebedee's son, John, his brother,
Matt.10.2
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
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Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
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Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother),
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Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
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Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, the tax man, James, son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus,
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Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
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Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
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Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus,
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Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
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Simon, the Canaanite, Judas Iscariot (who later turned on him).
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Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
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Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
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Simon (the Zealot ), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
Matt.10.5
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:
Matt.10.5
Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge: "Don't begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don't try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy.
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These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
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These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.
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Jesus sent the twelve disciples out with these instructions: "Don't go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans,
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But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood.
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Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
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But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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but only to the people of Israel--God's lost sheep.
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And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matt.10.7
Tell them that the kingdom is here.
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As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
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And as you go, preach, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
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Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
Matt.10.8
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
Matt.10.8
Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously.
Matt.10.8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
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Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
Matt.10.9
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
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"Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.
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Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts;
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Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts,
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"Don't take any money with you.
Matt.10.10
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
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You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light.
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take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.
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nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.
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Don't carry a traveler's bag with an extra coat and sandals or even a walking stick. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.
Matt.10.11
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
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"When you enter a town or village, don't insist on staying in a luxury inn. Get a modest place with some modest people, and be content there until you leave.
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"Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave.
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"Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out.
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Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy man and stay in his home until you leave for the next town.
Matt.10.12
And when ye come into an house, salute it.
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"When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting.
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As you enter the home, give it your greeting.
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And when you go into a household, greet it.
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When you are invited into someone's home, give it your blessing.
Matt.10.13
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
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If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation.
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If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you.
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If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
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If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing.
Matt.10.14
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.
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If they don't welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.
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If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
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And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet.
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If a village doesn't welcome you or listen to you, shake off the dust of that place from your feet as you leave.
Matt.10.15
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.
Matt.10.15
You can be sure that on Judgment Day they'll be mighty sorry--but it's no concern of yours now.
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I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
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Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!
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I assure you, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off on the judgment day than that place will be.
Matt.10.16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matt.10.16
"Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.
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I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
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"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
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"Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. Be as wary as snakes and harmless as doves.
Matt.10.17
But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
Matt.10.17
"Don't be naive. Some people will impugn your motives, others will smear your reputation--just because you believe in me.
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"Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues.
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But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.
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But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and beaten in the synagogues.
Matt.10.18
And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Matt.10.18
Don't be upset when they haul you before the civil authorities. Without knowing it, they've done you--and me--a favor, given you a platform for preaching the kingdom news!
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On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
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You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
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And you must stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. This will be your opportunity to tell them about me--yes, to witness to the world.
Matt.10.19
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.
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And don't worry about what you'll say or how you'll say it. The right words will be there;
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But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,
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But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;
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When you are arrested, don't worry about what to say in your defense, because you will be given the right words at the right time.
Matt.10.20
For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
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the Spirit of your Father will supply the words.
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for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
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for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
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For it won't be you doing the talking--it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Matt.10.21
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.
Matt.10.21
"When people realize it is the living God you are presenting and not some idol that makes them feel good, they are going to turn on you, even people in your own family.
Matt.10.21
"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.
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"Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.
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"Brother will betray brother to death, fathers will betray their own children, and children will rise against their parents and cause them to be killed.
Matt.10.22
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matt.10.22
There is a great irony here: proclaiming so much love, experiencing so much hate! But don't quit. Don't cave in. It is all well worth it in the end.
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All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.
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And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
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And everyone will hate you because of your allegiance to me. But those who endure to the end will be saved.
Matt.10.23
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.
Matt.10.23
It is not success you are after in such times but survival. Be survivors! Before you've run out of options, the Son of Man will have arrived.
Matt.10.23
When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
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When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
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When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I assure you that I, the Son of Man, will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel.
Matt.10.24
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
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"A student doesn't get a better desk than her teacher. A laborer doesn't make more money than his boss.
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"A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
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"A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
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"A student is not greater than the teacher. A servant is not greater than the master.
Matt.10.25
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?
Matt.10.25
Be content--pleased, even--when you, my students, my harvest hands, get the same treatment I get. If they call me, the Master, "Dungface,' what can the workers expect?
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It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household!
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It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!
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The student shares the teacher's fate. The servant shares the master's fate. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, how much more will it happen to you, the members of the household!
Matt.10.26
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Matt.10.26
"Don't be intimidated. Eventually everything is going to be out in the open, and everyone will know how things really are.
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"So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.
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Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
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But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything will be revealed; all that is secret will be made public.
Matt.10.27
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
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So don't hesitate to go public now.
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What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.
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"Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops.
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What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ears, shout from the housetops for all to hear!
Matt.10.28
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.
Matt.10.28
"Don't be bluffed into silence by the threats of bullies. There's nothing they can do to your soul, your core being. Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life--body and soul--in his hands.
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Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matt.10.29
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Matt.10.29
"What's the price of a pet canary? Some loose change, right? And God cares what happens to it even more than you do.
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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.
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Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father's will.
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Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.
Matt.10.30
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
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He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail--even numbering the hairs on your head!
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And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
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But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
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And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.
Matt.10.31
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matt.10.31
So don't be intimidated by all this bully talk. You're worth more than a million canaries.
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So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Matt.10.31
Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
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So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.
Matt.10.32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Matt.10.32
"Stand up for me against world opinion and I'll stand up for you before my Father in heaven.
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"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven.
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"Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.
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"If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven.
Matt.10.33
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
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If you turn tail and run, do you think I'll cover for you?
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But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
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But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.
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But if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny that person before my Father in heaven.
Matt.10.34
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Matt.10.34
"Don't think I've come to make life cozy. I've come to cut--
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"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
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"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.
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"Don't imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! No, I came to bring a sword.
Matt.10.35
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.
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make a sharp knife-cut between son and father, daughter and mother, bride and mother-in-law--cut through these cozy domestic arrangements and free you for God.
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For I have come to turn "'a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law--
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For I have come to "set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law';
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I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
Matt.10.36
And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Matt.10.36
Well-meaning family members can be your worst enemies.
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a man's enemies will be the members of his own household.'
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and "a man's enemies will be those of his own household.'
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Your enemies will be right in your own household!
Matt.10.37
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.
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If you prefer father or mother over me, you don't deserve me. If you prefer son or daughter over me, you don't deserve me.
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"Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
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He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
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If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine.
Matt.10.38
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Matt.10.38
"If you don't go all the way with me, through thick and thin, you don't deserve me.
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and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
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And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
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If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.
Matt.10.39
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Matt.10.39
If your first concern is to look after yourself, you'll never find yourself. But if you forget about yourself and look to me, you'll find both yourself and me.
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Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
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He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.
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If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for me, you will find it.
Matt.10.40
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Matt.10.40
"We are intimately linked in this harvest work. Anyone who accepts what you do, accepts me, the One who sent you. Anyone who accepts what I do accepts my Father, who sent me.
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"He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me.
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"He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
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"Anyone who welcomes you is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.
Matt.10.41
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.
Matt.10.41
Accepting a messenger of God is as good as being God's messenger. Accepting someone's help is as good as giving someone help. This is a large work I've called you into, but don't be overwhelmed by it. It's best to start small.
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Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and anyone who receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward.
Matt.10.41
He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
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If you welcome a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will receive the same reward a prophet gets. And if you welcome good and godly people because of their godliness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
Matt.10.42
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.
Matt.10.42
Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won't lose out on a thing."
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And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."
Matt.10.42
And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."
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And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded."
