Matthew 10:6

6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Matthew 10:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
ESV
6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
NLT
6 but only to the people of Israel—God’s lost sheep.
MSG
6 Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood.
CSB
6 Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Matthew 10:6 In-Context

4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Jeremiah 50:6; Matthew 15:24
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.