Matthew 10:5-15 - Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Apostles

5 These were the Twelve whom Jesus sent out after he had given them these instructions: "Don't turn on to the road that leads to the unbelievers, and don't enter Samaritan towns. 6 Instead, go to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel. 7 As you go, make this announcement: "The kingdom from heaven is near!' 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. You have received without payment, so give without payment. 9 Don't take any gold, silver, or copper in your moneybags, 10 or a traveling bag for the trip, or an extra shirt, or sandals, or a walking stick, because a worker deserves his food.

11 "Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is receptive in it and stay there until you leave. 12 As you enter the house, greet its occupants. 13 If the household is receptive, let your blessing of peace come on it. But if it isn't receptive, let your blessing of peace return to you. 14 If no one welcomes you or listens to your words, as you leave that house or town, shake its dust off your feet. 15 I tell all of you with certainty, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town!"


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