Matthew 10:1-13 ▼

1 And He called unto Him his twelve disciples, and gave them power over impure spirits, even to cast them out; and to cure all diseases and every malady whatsoever.

2 Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew;

3 Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus who was surnamed Thaddeus;

4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, even he that betrayed Him.

5 These twelve did Jesus send forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not among the gentiles, neither enter into any city of the Samaritans:

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

7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand: and in confirmation of your doctrine heal the sick,

8 cleanse the leprous, raise the dead, cast out demons; and as ye have received freely, freely give.

9 Take not gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses: take no bag for your journey,

10 nor two coats, nor shoes, nor weapons; for the laborer is worthy of his food.

11 And into whatsoever city or town ye enter, inquire who in it is a worthy person, and there remain till ye leave the place.

12 And when ye come into the house, salute them:

13 and if the family be worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if they be not worthy, your salutation shall return to you.