4 Jesus said to them, “Other people give honor to a prophet. But in his own town with his own people and in his own home, a prophet does not receive honor.”
5 Jesus was not able to work many miracles there. The only miracles he did were to heal some sick people by putting his hands on them.
6 Jesus was amazed that they had no faith.Then Jesus went to other villages in that area and taught.
7 He called the 12 followers together and sent them out in groups of 2. He gave them authority over evil spirits.
8 This is what Jesus told them: “Take nothing for your trip except a walking stick. Take no bread, no bag, and no money in your pockets.
9 Wear sandals, and take only the clothes you are wearing.
10 When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that place.