4. Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
5. Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them as follows: “Do not go to Gentile regions and do not enter any Samaritan town.
6. Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
7. As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’
8. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.
9. Do not take gold, silver, or copper in your belts,
10. no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.
11. Whenever you enter a town or village, find out who is worthy there and stay with them until you leave.
12. As you enter the house, give it greetings.
13. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.