(A)These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them, saying, “Do not go on a road [a]to Gentiles, and do not enter a city of (B)Samaritans; but rather go to (C)the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, [b]preach, saying, ‘(D)The kingdom of heaven [c]has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. (E)Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, 10 or a [d]bag for your journey, or even two [e]tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for (F)the worker is deserving of his [f]support. 11 And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay [g]at his house until you leave that city. 12 As you enter the [h]house, (G)give it your [i]greeting. 13 If the house is worthy, see that your blessing of peace comes upon it. But if it is not worthy, [j]take back your blessing of peace. 14 And whoever does not receive you nor listen to your words, as you leave that house or city, (H)shake the dust off your feet. 15 Truly I say to you, (I)it will be more tolerable for the land of (J)Sodom and Gomorrah on (K)the day of judgment, than for that city.

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  1. Matthew 10:5 Lit of
  2. Matthew 10:7 Or proclaim
  3. Matthew 10:7 Or is at hand
  4. Matthew 10:10 Or knapsack; or beggar’s bag
  5. Matthew 10:10 A long shirt worn next to the skin
  6. Matthew 10:10 Lit nourishment
  7. Matthew 10:11 Lit there until
  8. Matthew 10:12 Or household
  9. Matthew 10:12 I.e., the familiar Heb blessing, “Peace be to this house!”
  10. Matthew 10:13 Lit your peace is to return to you

These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.(A) Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.(B) As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven(C) has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,[a] drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

“Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts(D) 10 no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.(E) 11 Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave. 12 As you enter the home, give it your greeting.(F) 13 If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.(G) 15 Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah(H) on the day of judgment(I) than for that town.(J)

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  1. Matthew 10:8 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.