Jesus sent the twelve men out with these instructions: “Don’t go to the non-Jewish people. And don’t go into any town where the Samaritans live.
Luke 9:2 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version He sent them to tell about God’s kingdom and to heal the sick. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And He sent them out to announce and preach the kingdom of God and to bring healing. American Standard Version (1901) And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Common English Bible He sent them out to proclaim God’s kingdom and to heal the sick. Catholic Public Domain Version And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the infirm. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. |
Jesus sent the twelve men out with these instructions: “Don’t go to the non-Jewish people. And don’t go into any town where the Samaritans live.
“What about the seed that fell by the path? That is like the people who hear the teaching about God’s kingdom but do not understand it. The Evil One comes and takes away what was planted in their hearts.
And the Good News I have shared about God’s kingdom will be told throughout the world. It will be spread to every nation. Then the end will come.
John said, “Change your hearts and lives, because God’s kingdom is now very near.”
He said to them, “Go everywhere in the world. Tell the Good News to everyone.
The apostles left and went to other places. They talked to the people and told them to change their hearts and lives.
After this, the Lord chose 72 more followers. He sent them out in groups of two. He sent them ahead of him into every town and place where he planned to go.
‘Even the dirt from your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off against you. But remember that God’s kingdom is coming soon.’
Heal the sick people who live there, and tell them, ‘God’s kingdom is now very near you!’
“Before John the Baptizer came, people were taught the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. But since the time of John, the Good News about God’s kingdom is being told. And everyone is trying hard to get into it.
But the people learned where Jesus went and followed him. He welcomed them and talked with them about God’s kingdom. He healed the people who were sick.