Matthew 10:5-15

New International Reader's Version

⁵ Jesus sent these 12 out with the following orders. “Do not go among the Gentiles,” he said. “Do not enter any town of the Samaritans. ⁶ Instead, go to the people of Israel. They are like sheep that have become lost. ⁷ As you go, preach this message, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ ⁸ Heal those who are sick. Bring those who are dead back to life. Make those who have skin diseases ‘clean’ again. Drive out demons. You have received freely, so give freely.

⁹ “Do not get any gold, silver or copper to take with you in your belts. ¹⁰ Do not take a bag for the journey. Do not take extra clothes or sandals or walking sticks. A worker should be given what he needs. ¹¹ When you enter a town or village, look for someone who is willing to welcome you. Stay at their house until you leave. ¹² As you enter the home, greet those who live there. ¹³ If that home welcomes you, give it your blessing of peace. If it does not, don’t bless it. ¹⁴ Some people may not welcome you or listen to your words. If they don’t, leave that home or town, and shake the dust off your feet. ¹⁵ What I’m about to tell you is true. On judgment day it will be easier for Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.