1. After this, the Lord chose 72 others. He sent them out in pairs. He sent them ahead of him into every town and place where he planned to go.
2. He said to them, “There are a great many people to harvest. But there are only a few workers to harvest them. God owns the harvest. Pray to God that he will send more workers to help gather his harvest.
3. You can go now. But listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves.
4. Don’t carry a purse, a bag, or sandals. Don’t stop to talk with people on the road.