Matthew 10:1-13 ▼

1 And, having called to Him His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.

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

3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax-collector; James the son of Alpaeus, and Thaddeus;

4 Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.

5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, having charged them, saying, "Go not into any way of the gentiles, and enter not into a city of the Samaritans;

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

7 And, while going, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven has come nigh.'

8 Heal the sick; raise the dead; cleanse the lepers; cast oat demons; freely ye received, freely give.

9 Procure neither gold, nor silver, nor brass, for your girdles;

10 nor wallet for your journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the laborer is worthy of his food.

11 "And into whatsoever city or village ye enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till ye go forth.

12 And, as ye are coming into the house, salute it:

13 and, if, indeed, the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but, if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.