2. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
3. Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
4. Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
5. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ‘Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
6. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
7. As you go, proclaim this message: “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”
8. Heal those who are ill, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
9. ‘Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts –
10. no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.
11. Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave.