Luke 9:1-10

1 Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over all demons and the ability to heal sicknesses.

2 He sent the apostles out to tell about God's kingdom and to heal the sick.

3 He said to them, "Take nothing for your trip, neither a walking stick, bag, bread, money, or extra clothes.

4 When you enter a house, stay there until it is time to leave.

5 If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off of your feetn as you leave the town, as a warning to them."

6 So the apostles went out and traveled through all the towns, preaching the Good News and healing people everywhere.

7 Herod, the governor, heard about all the things that were happening and was confused, because some people said, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead."

8 Others said, "Elijah has come to us." And still others said, "One of the prophets who lived long ago has risen from the dead."

9 Herod said, "I cut off John's head, so who is this man I hear such things about?" And Herod kept trying to see Jesus.

10 When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then Jesus took them with him to a town called Bethsaida where they could be alone together.