Matthew 10:2-14

2Now these are the names of the twelve apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives): first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

3Philip and Bartholomew (Nathanael); Thomas and Matthew (Levi) the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus (Judas, not Iscariot);

4Simon the Cananaean (Zealot), and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him.

5Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them: “Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not go into a city of the Samaritans;

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

7And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

9Do not take gold, or silver, or [even] copper money in your money belt,

10or a provision bag for your journey, or even two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker deserves his support.

11Whatever city or village you enter, ask who in it is worthy [who welcomes you and your message], and stay at his house until you leave [that city].

12As you go into the house, give it your greeting [that is, ‘Peace be to this house’].

13If [the family living in] the house is worthy [welcoming you and your message], give it your [blessing of] peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God]. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.

14Whoever does not welcome you, nor listen to your message, as you leave that house or city, shake the dust [of it] off your feet [in contempt, breaking all ties].