Luke 9:1-9 ▼

1 Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over every demon and power and authority to cure diseases.

2 He sent them to spread the message about the kingdom of God and to cure the sick.

3 He told them, |Don't take anything along on the trip. Don't take a walking stick, traveling bag, any food, money, or a change of clothes.

4 When you go into a home, stay there until you're ready to leave.

5 If people don't welcome you, leave that city, and shake its dust off your feet as a warning to them.|

6 The apostles went from village to village, told the Good News, and cured the sick everywhere.

7 Herod the ruler heard about everything that was happening. He didn't know what to make of it. Some people were saying that John had come back to life.

8 Others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others said that one of the prophets from long ago had come back to life.

9 Herod said, |I had John's head cut off. Who is this person I'm hearing so much about?| So Herod wanted to see Jesus.