1. Jesus left and returned to his home town with his disciples.
2. The next Sabbath he taught in the Jewish meeting place. Many of the people who heard him were amazed and asked, “How can he do all this? Where did he get such wisdom and the power to perform these miracles?
3. Isn't he the carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren't James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon his brothers? Don't his sisters still live here in our town?” The people were very unhappy because of what he was doing.
4. But Jesus said, “Prophets are honoured by everyone, except the people of their home town and their relatives and their own family.”
5. Jesus could not perform any miracles there, except to heal a few sick people by placing his hands on them.
6. He was surprised that the people did not have any faith.Jesus taught in all the neighbouring villages.
7. Then he called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits.
8. He told them, “You may take along a walking stick. But don't carry food or a travelling bag or any money.
9. It's all right to wear sandals, but don't take along a change of clothes.
10. When you are welcomed into a home, stay there until you leave that town.
11. If any place won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave and shake the dust from your feet as a warning to them.”