1 And after these [things], the Lord also appointed seventy-two others and sent them out two by two before {him} into every town and place where he was about to go.
2
And he said to them, "The harvest [is] plentiful, but the workers [are] few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest that he send out workers into his harvest.
3
Go! Behold, I am sending you out like lambs in the midst of wolves!
4
Do not carry a money bag or a traveler's bag or sandals, and greet no one along the road.
5
And into whatever house you enter, first say, "Peace [be] to this household!"
6
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him. But if not, it will return to you.
7
And remain in the same house, eating and drinking {whatever they provide}, for the worker [is] worthy of his pay. Do not move from house to house.
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