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Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
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and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.
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He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic.
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Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there.
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Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."
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They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.
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Now Herod the ruler heard about all that had taken place, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
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by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had arisen.
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Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he tried to see him.
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On their return the apostles told Jesus all they had done. He took them with him and withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida.