Luke 9:1-9 ▼

1 Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,

2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.

3 He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic.

4 Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there.

5 Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

6 They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.

7 Now Herod the ruler heard about all that had taken place, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,

8 by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had arisen.

9 Herod said, “John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he tried to see him.