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New International Version NIV
1 Now after these things the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself was about to come.
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After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.
2 And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.
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He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
3 Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.
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Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
4 Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way.
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Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
5 And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.
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“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’
6 And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again.
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If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.
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