Matthew 10:1-8

Mission of the Twelve

1 He called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to throw them out and to heal every disease and every sickness.
2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles: 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 Alphaeus; and Thaddaeus;
4 Simon the Cananaean; and Judas, who betrayed Jesus.

Commissioning of the Twelve

5 Jesus sent these twelve out and commanded them, “Don't go among the Gentiles or into a Samaritan city.
6 Go instead to the lost sheep, the people of Israel.
7 As you go, make this announcement: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, and throw out demons. You received without having to pay. Therefore, give without demanding payment.

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