Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Do not go anywhere among the Gentiles, and do not enter any town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, preach that the kingdom of heaven has drawn near. 8 Heal the sick, [fn]cleanse lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. 9 Take no gold, silver, or copper in your belts. 10 Take no knapsack for your journey, no extra tunic, sandals, or [fn]staffs, for the worker is worthy of his food. 11 Whenever you enter a town or village, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave that place. 12 As you enter the house, greet the people who live [fn]there. 13 If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you go out from that house or town. 15 Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.