Matthew 10:1-13 ▼

1 AND having called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and every malady.

2 Now these are the names of the twelve apostles; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax-gatherer; James son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname is Thaddeus;

4 Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

5 These twelve did Jesus send forth, commanding them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter not:

6 but go rather to the sheep that are lost of the house of Israel.

7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is approaching.

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

9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

10 nor a scrip for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor stick: for the workman is worthy of his food.

11 And into whatsoever city or village ye enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye depart.

12 And when ye come into a family, salute it:

13 and if the family shall be deserving, your peace shall come upon it: and if it be not deserving, your peace shall return to you.