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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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He sent them to spread the message about the kingdom of God and to cure the sick.
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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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When you go into a home, stay there until you're ready to leave.
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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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The apostles went from village to village, told the Good News, and cured the sick everywhere.
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Herod the ruler heard about everything that was happening. He didn't know what to make of it. Some people were saying that John had come back to life.