Matthew 10:1-13 ▼

1 Jesus having called his twelve disciples, he gave them power to cast out unclean spirits, and to heal diseases and disorders of every kind.

2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first is Simon, who is called Peter, then Andrew his brother,

3 James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the publican, James the son of Alpheus, and Labbeus, whose sirname was Thaddeus, Simon the zelot,

4 and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

5 Jesus made these twelve his missionaries, and gave them these instructions, don't go any where among the Gentiles, nor enter into any city of the Samaritans.

6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

7 and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.

8 heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: what ye have received gratis, give gratis.

9 Provide neither gold nor silver, nor brass in your purses:

10 nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staves: for the workman deserves his maintenance.

11 whatever city or town ye enter into, find out some house of repute, and there lodge till ye leave that place.

12 As soon as ye enter into any house, salute the family.

13 if the family be worthy, your benediction shall have its effect; but if it be not worthy, it shall only redound to your own advantage.