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but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
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Heal [the] infirm, [raise the dead], cleanse lepers, cast out demons: ye have received gratuitously, give gratuitously.
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Do not provide yourselves with gold, or silver, or brass, for your belts,
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nor scrip for the way, nor two body coats, nor sandals, nor a staff: for the workman is worthy of his nourishment.
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But into whatsoever city or village ye enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there remain till ye go forth.
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And as ye enter into a house salute it.
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And if the house indeed be worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
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And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
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Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in judgment-day than for that city.
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Behold, *I* send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves.