Luke 10:1-11

1Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them out ahead of Him, two by two, into every city and place where He was about to go.

2He was saying to them, “The harvest is abundant [for there are many who need to hear the good news about salvation], but the workers [those available to proclaim the message of salvation] are few. Therefore, [prayerfully] ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.

3Go your way; listen carefully: I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

4Do not carry a money belt, a provision bag, or [extra] sandals; and do not greet anyone along the way [who would delay you].

5Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

6And if anyone of peace is there [someone who is sweet-spirited and hospitable], your [blessing of] peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

7Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not move from house to house.

8Whenever you go into a city and they welcome you, eat what is set before you;

9and heal those in it who are sick [authenticating your message], and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

10But whatever city you enter and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say,

11‘Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you [breaking all ties]; yet understand this, that the kingdom of God has come near [and you rejected it].’