4 Jesus said to them, "Prophets are honored everywhere except in their own hometowns, among their relatives, and in their own households."
5 He was unable to do any miracles there, except that he placed his hands on a few sick people and healed them.
6 He was appalled by their disbelief. Then Jesus traveled through the surrounding villages teaching.
7 He called for the Twelve and sent them out in pairs. He gave them authority over unclean spirits.
8 He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a walking stick—no bread, no bags, and no money in their belts.
9 He told them to wear sandals but not to put on two shirts.
10 He said, "Whatever house you enter, remain there until you leave that place.