Luke 9:1-3

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Jesus Sends Out the Apostles^(A)

9 Jesus called ·the twelve apostles [^Lthe Twelve] together and gave them power and authority ·over all [to cast out] demons and the ability to heal ·sicknesses [diseases]. ² He sent the ·apostles [^Lthem] out to ·tell about [preach; proclaim] God’s kingdom and to heal the sick. ³ He said to them, “Take nothing for your ·trip [journey], neither a ·walking stick [staff], ·bag [or beggar’s bag], ·bread [food], money, or ·extra clothes [^Ltwo shirts/tunics].