5 Jesus sent these twelve out and commanded them, “Don’t go among the Gentiles or into a Samaritan city.
6 Go instead to the lost sheep, the people of Israel.
7 As you go, make this announcement: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, and throw out demons. You received without having to pay. Therefore, give without demanding payment.
9 Workers deserve to be fed, so don’t gather gold or silver or copper coins for your money belts to take on your trips.
10 Don’t take a backpack for the road or two shirts or sandals or a walking stick.
11 Whatever city or village you go into, find somebody in it who is worthy and stay there until you go on your way.