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Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority to force evil spirits out of people and to cure every disease and sickness.
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These are the names of the twelve apostles: first and foremost, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee;
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Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James (son of Alphaeus), and Thaddaeus;
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Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus.
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Jesus sent these twelve out with the following instructions: "Don't go among people who are not Jewish or into any Samaritan city.
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Instead, go to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel.
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As you go, spread this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
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Cure the sick, bring the dead back to life, cleanse those with skin diseases, and force demons out of people. Give these things without charging, since you received them without paying.