Matthew 10:8

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Cross-references

Matthew 10:1 gives the disciples authority to heal and drive out demons, which Matthew 10:8 then commands them to exercise.

In Matthew 4:23, Jesus heals freely as part of his ministry — the pattern for the disciples' commission to heal and give freely.

Matt 11:5 lists the same miracles — blind see, lame walk, lepers cleansed, dead raised — confirming Jesus' mission.

In 2 Kings 5:20-27, Gehazi greedily accepts payment for Elisha's miracle — a stark contrast to Jesus' command to give freely, resulting in judgment.

In Acts 20:33-35, Paul cites his own example of not coveting money and the principle 'more blessed to give' — reinforcing the free-gift ethic.

In Acts 8:18-23, Simon offers money for spiritual gifts — contrasting with 'freely receive, freely give' and earning Peter's rebuke.

Acts 5:12 Parallel

Acts 5:12 summarizes the apostles performing signs and wonders, demonstrating obedience to the command in Matthew 10:8.

Acts 4:30 Parallel

Acts 4:30 prays for healing and signs through Jesus' name, carrying forward the apostolic healing ministry commanded here.

Acts 3:6 Parallel

In Acts 3:6, Peter heals without silver or gold — exemplifying the 'freely give' command as the apostles continue Jesus' ministry.

Luke 10:9 Parallel

Luke 10:9 combines healing the sick with proclaiming the kingdom, mirroring the two-part commission in Matthew 10:7-8.

In 2 Kings 5:16, Elisha swears he will accept nothing for the healing — a direct parallel to Jesus' command to give freely without charge.

In 2 Kings 5:26, Elisha rebukes Gehazi for taking money — reinforcing that healing should not be for profit, aligning with 'freely give'.

Acts 8:20 Contrast

Acts 8:20 rebukes Simon for trying to buy God's gift — a stark contrast to 'freely give'.

Luke 9:2 Parallel

Luke 9:2 records Jesus sending disciples to heal the sick — a parallel commissioning account.

Acts 4:10 Related theme

Acts 4:10 clarifies that healing happens through Jesus' name, echoing the 'freely you have received' source of power.

Acts 20:35 Citation

Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive' — echoes the principle of generous giving.

Acts 28:8 Parallel

Acts 28:8 shows Paul healing a sick man — a later example of the healing command in action.

1 Corinthians 12:9 Related theme

1 Cor 12:9 identifies healing as a gift of the Spirit — connects to 'freely received' as from God.

Mark 16:18 Related theme

Mark 16:18 includes healing by laying hands as a sign for believers, similar to the healing command here.