Matthew 10:2-14

2These are the names of the twelve apostles: First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

4Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

5Jesus sent out these twelve after giving them instructions: “Don’t take the road that leads to the Gentiles, and don’t enter any Samaritan town.

6Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

7As you go, proclaim, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’

8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you received, freely give.

9Don’t acquire gold, silver, or copper for your money-belts.

10Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a staff, for the worker is worthy of his food.

11When you enter any town or village, find out who is worthy, and stay there until you leave.

12Greet a household when you enter it,

13and if the household is worthy, let your peace be on it; but if it is unworthy, let your peace return to you.

14If anyone does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that house or town.