2. These are the names of the 12 apostles: First, Simon, who is called Peter,and Andrew his brother;James the son of Zebedee,and John his brother;
3. Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector;James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
4. Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
5. Jesus sent out these 12 after giving them instructions: “Don’t take the road leading to other nations, and don’t enter any Samaritan town.
6. Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
7. As you go, announce this: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
8. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, drive out demons. You have received free of charge; give free of charge.
9. Don’t take along gold, silver, or copper for your money-belts.
10. Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a walking stick, for the worker is worthy of his food.
11. “When you enter any town or village, find out who is worthy, and stay there until you leave.
12. Greet a household when you enter it,
13. and if the household is worthy, let your peace be on it. But if it is unworthy, let your peace return to you.