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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 Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.
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These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans,
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but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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As you go, proclaim the good news, "The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
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Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
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Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts,
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no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food.
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Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave.
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As you enter the house, greet it.
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If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.