Matthew 10:1–15 · BSB
10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.
10:2
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
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10:3
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
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Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
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These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
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Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
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As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
10:9
Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
10:10
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
10:11
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.
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As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
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If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
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And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
10:15
Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
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