Luke 9:1-9 ▼

1 And, having called together the twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases;

2 and He sent them forth to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick;

3 and He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey—neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; and not to have two coats.

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

5 And as many as do not receive you, going out from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."

6 And, going forth, they were passing through the several villages, proclaiming the good news, and healing everywhere.

7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all the things that were taking place; and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John was raised from the dead;

8 and by some that Elijah appeared; and, by others, that a certain ancient prophet arose.

9 And Herod said, "John I beheaded; but Who is This concerning Whom I hear such things?" And he was seeking to see Him.