Matthew 10:1-13 ▼

1 Then Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and every illness.

2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

4 Simon the Cananaean and Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus.

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.