(A)Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers,[a] cast out demons. (B)You received without paying; give without pay. (C)Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics[b] or sandals or a staff, for (D)the laborer deserves his food. 11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 10:8 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13
  2. Matthew 10:10 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,[a] drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

“Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts(A) 10 no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.(B) 11 Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave.

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  1. Matthew 10:8 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.