Matthew 10:5-12

The Ministry of the Twelve

5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. ¹

6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’

8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, ^[a] drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

9 Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.

10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

11 Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house ^[b] until you move on.

12 As you enter the home, greet its occupants. ^[c]

Cross References

• 1. (Mark 6:7–13; Luke 9:1–6)

Footnotes

• [a] A leper was one afflicted with a skin disease. See Leviticus 13.
• [b] Literally stay there
• [c] Literally greet it