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Luke 10:2–8

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Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:
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From verse 2

  1. Matthew 9:36–38Rank 1 from verse 2
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    36¶ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

    37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

    38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

  2. John 4:35–38Rank 2 from verse 2
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    35Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

    36And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

    37And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

    38I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

  3. 1 Corinthians 3:6–9Rank 3 from verse 2
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    6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

    7So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

    8Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

    9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

  4. Mark 16:15Rank 4 from verse 2
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    15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:12Rank 5 from verse 2
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    12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

  6. 2 Thessalonians 3:1Rank 6 from verse 2
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    1FINALLY, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

  7. 2 Timothy 4:5Rank 7 from verse 2
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    5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

  8. Acts 22:21Rank 8 from verse 2
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    21And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.

  9. Matthew 20:1Rank 9 from verse 2
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    1FOR the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

  10. Acts 20:28Rank 10 from verse 2
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    28¶ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

  11. Jeremiah 3:15Rank 11 from verse 2
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    15And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

  12. Luke 9:1Rank 12 from verse 2
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    1THEN he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

  13. Mark 13:34Rank 13 from verse 2
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    34For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

  14. Mark 16:20Rank 14 from verse 2
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    20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

  15. 1 Corinthians 12:28Rank 15 from verse 2
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    28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

  16. 1 Timothy 4:10Rank 16 from verse 2
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    10For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

  17. 1 Timothy 4:15–16Rank 17 from verse 2
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    15Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

    16Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

  18. Acts 11:19Rank 18 from verse 2
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    19¶ Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

  19. Acts 13:2Rank 19 from verse 2
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    2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

  20. Acts 13:4Rank 20 from verse 2
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    4¶ So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

  21. Acts 16:9–10Rank 21 from verse 2
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    9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

    10And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

  22. Acts 26:15–18Rank 22 from verse 2
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    15And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.

    16But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

    17Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,

    18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

  23. Acts 8:4Rank 23 from verse 2
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    4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

  24. Philippians 2:25Rank 24 from verse 2
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    25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

  25. Zechariah 11:17Rank 25 from verse 2
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    17Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

  26. 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 26 from verse 2
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    10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

  27. 1 Kings 22:6–8Rank 27 from verse 2
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    6Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.

    7And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might inquire of him?

    8And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

  28. Colossians 1:29Rank 28 from verse 2
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    29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

  29. Colossians 4:12Rank 29 from verse 2
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    12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

  30. Ezekiel 34:2–6Rank 30 from verse 2
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    2Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

    3Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock.

    4The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

    5And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.

    6My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them.

  31. Isaiah 56:9–12Rank 31 from verse 2
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    9¶ All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest.

    10His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.

    11Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.

    12Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.

  32. Numbers 11:17Rank 32 from verse 2
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    17And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

  33. Numbers 11:29Rank 33 from verse 2
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    29And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!

  34. Philippians 2:21Rank 34 from verse 2
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    21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

  35. 1 Kings 18:22Rank 35 from verse 2
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    22Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men.

  36. 1 Thessalonians 2:9Rank 36 from verse 2
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    9For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

  37. 1 Timothy 1:12–14Rank 37 from verse 2
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    12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

    13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

    14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

  38. 2 Corinthians 6:1Rank 38 from verse 2
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    1WE then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

  39. 2 Timothy 2:3–6Rank 39 from verse 2
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    3Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

    4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

    5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

    6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

  40. Ephesians 4:7–12Rank 40 from verse 2
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    7But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

    8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

    9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

    10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

    11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

    12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

  41. Hebrews 3:6Rank 41 from verse 2
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    6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

  42. Philippians 2:30Rank 42 from verse 2
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    30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

  43. Revelation 11:2–3Rank 43 from verse 2
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    2But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

    3And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

  44. Zechariah 11:5Rank 44 from verse 2
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    5Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the Lord; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.

  45. 1 Timothy 5:17–18Rank 45 from verse 2
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    17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

    18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

  46. Philemon 1:1Rank 46 from verse 2
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    1PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

  47. Psalms 68:11Rank 47 from verse 2
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    11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.

  48. Revelation 2:1Rank 48 from verse 2
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    1UNTO the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

From verse 3

  1. Matthew 10:16Rank 1 from verse 3
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    16¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

  2. Acts 20:29Rank 2 from verse 3
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    29For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

  3. Ezekiel 2:3–6Rank 3 from verse 3
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    3And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.

    4For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God.

    5And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.

    6¶ And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.

  4. John 15:20Rank 4 from verse 3
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    20Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

  5. John 10:12Rank 5 from verse 3
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    12But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

  6. John 16:2Rank 6 from verse 3
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    2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

  7. Matthew 10:22Rank 7 from verse 3
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    22And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

  8. Matthew 7:15Rank 8 from verse 3
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    15¶ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

  9. Zephaniah 3:3Rank 9 from verse 3
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    3Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

  10. Acts 9:16Rank 10 from verse 3
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    16For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

  11. Acts 9:2Rank 11 from verse 3
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    2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

  12. Psalms 22:12–16Rank 12 from verse 3
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    12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

    13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

    14I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

    15My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

    16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

  13. Psalms 22:21Rank 13 from verse 3
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    21Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

From verse 4

  1. 2 Kings 4:29Rank 1 from verse 4
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    29Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.

  2. Luke 22:35Rank 2 from verse 4
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    35And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

  3. Luke 10:4–12Rank 3 from verse 4
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    4Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

    5And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

    6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

    7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

    8And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

    9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

    10But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

    11Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

    12But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

  4. 1 Samuel 21:8Rank 4 from verse 4
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    8¶ And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.

  5. 2 Kings 4:24Rank 5 from verse 4
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    24Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.

  6. Mark 6:8–11Rank 6 from verse 4
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    8And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

    9But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.

    10And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

    11And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

  7. Genesis 24:33Rank 7 from verse 4
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    33And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

  8. Genesis 24:56Rank 8 from verse 4
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    56And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

  9. Luke 9:59–60Rank 9 from verse 4
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    59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

    60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

  10. Matthew 10:9–14Rank 10 from verse 4
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    9Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

    10Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

    11And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

    12And when ye come into an house, salute it.

    13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

    14And 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.

  11. Proverbs 4:25Rank 11 from verse 4
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    25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

  12. Luke 9:3–6Rank 12 from verse 4
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    3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

    4And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

    5And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

    6And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

From verse 5

  1. 1 Samuel 25:6Rank 1 from verse 5
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    6And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

  2. Matthew 10:12–13Rank 2 from verse 5
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    12And when ye come into an house, salute it.

    13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

  3. Isaiah 57:19Rank 3 from verse 5
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    19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

  4. Ephesians 2:17Rank 4 from verse 5
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    17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

  5. 2 Corinthians 5:18–20Rank 5 from verse 5
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    18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

    19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

    20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

  6. Luke 19:9Rank 6 from verse 5
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    9And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

  7. Acts 10:36Rank 7 from verse 5
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    36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

From verse 6

  1. 2 Corinthians 2:15–16Rank 1 from verse 6
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    15For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

    16To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:16Rank 2 from verse 6
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    16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  3. Isaiah 9:6Rank 3 from verse 6
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  4. 1 Samuel 25:17Rank 4 from verse 6
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    17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

  5. Ephesians 2:2–3Rank 5 from verse 6
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    2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

    3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

  6. Ephesians 5:6Rank 6 from verse 6
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    6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

  7. James 3:18Rank 7 from verse 6
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    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  8. 1 Peter 1:14Rank 8 from verse 6
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    14As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

  9. Psalms 35:13Rank 9 from verse 6
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    13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

From verse 7

  1. 1 Timothy 5:17–18Rank 1 from verse 7
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    17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

    18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

  2. Matthew 10:10–11Rank 2 from verse 7
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    10Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

    11And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

  3. 1 Corinthians 9:4–15Rank 3 from verse 7
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    4Have we not power to eat and to drink?

    5Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

    6Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

    7Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

    8Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

    9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

    10Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

    11If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

    12If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

    13Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?

    14Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

    15But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

  4. 2 Timothy 2:6Rank 4 from verse 7
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    6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

  5. 3 John 1:5–8Rank 5 from verse 7
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    5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

    6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

    7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

    8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

  6. Deuteronomy 12:18–19Rank 6 from verse 7
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    18But thou must eat them before the Lord thy God in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the Lord thy God in all that thou puttest thine hands unto.

    19Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.

  7. Galatians 6:6Rank 7 from verse 7
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    6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

  8. Mark 6:10Rank 8 from verse 7
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    10And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

  9. Acts 16:15Rank 9 from verse 7
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    15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

  10. Acts 16:34Rank 10 from verse 7
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    34And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

  11. Deuteronomy 12:12Rank 11 from verse 7
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    12And ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.

  12. Luke 9:4Rank 12 from verse 7
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    4And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

  13. Philippians 4:17–18Rank 13 from verse 7
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    17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

    18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

  14. 1 Timothy 5:13Rank 14 from verse 7
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    13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

  15. Acts 16:40Rank 15 from verse 7
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    40And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

From verse 8

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:27Rank 1 from verse 8
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    27If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.

  2. Matthew 10:40Rank 2 from verse 8
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    40¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  3. Luke 10:10Rank 3 from verse 8
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    10But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

  4. Luke 9:48Rank 4 from verse 8
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    48And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

  5. John 13:20Rank 5 from verse 8
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    20Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

Definitions

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:2

COMBINED MEANING

truly

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According to truth; in agreement with fact; Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; Exactly; justly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

pray

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Sense 1: To ask, beseech, request, or entreat. Sense 2: To make requests or supplications to God, or address him in worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:3

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:4

COMBINED MEANING

carry

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To bear, convey, support, lead, or transport from one place to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

scrip

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A small travelling bag, pouch, or wallet used to carry provisions or other items.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:5

COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

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Whatever, anything that, or every thing of the kind or within the condition and scope stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

enter

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To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:6

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

turn

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Sense 1: To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change. Sense 2: One’s time or occasion in an order or succession.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:7

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

remain

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Sense 1: To be left or still exist after others are gone, removed, consumed, or destroyed. Sense 2: To stay, abide, or continue in a place, state, condition, or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

worthy

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Sense 1: Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth. Sense 2: As a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hire

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Sense 1: Payment, wages, reward, or return for labour, service, or use. Sense 2: To employ or obtain work for payment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 10:8

COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

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Whatever, anything that, or every thing of the kind or within the condition and scope stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

enter

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To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

eat

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To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

set

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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10:1AFTER these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

10:2Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

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10:3Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

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10:4Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

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10:5And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

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10:6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

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10:7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

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10:8And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

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10:9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

10:10But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

10:11Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

10:12But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

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