GOD'S WORD Translation GW
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1 Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over every demon and power and authority to cure diseases.
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When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,
2 He sent them to spread the message about the kingdom of God and to cure the sick.
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and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
3 He told them, "Don't take anything along on the trip. Don't take a walking stick, traveling bag, any food, money, or a change of clothes.
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He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.
4 When you go into a home, stay there until you're ready to leave.
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Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town.
5 If people don't welcome you, leave that city, and shake its dust off your feet as a warning to them."
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If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
6 The apostles went from village to village, told the Good News, and cured the sick everywhere.
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So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.
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