Matthew 10:7-16
10:7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’
10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead,
cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.
10:9 Do not take gold, silver, or copper in your belts,
10:10 no bag
for the journey, or an extra tunic,
or sandals or staff,
for the worker deserves his provisions.
10:11 Whenever
you enter a town or village,
find out who is worthy there
and stay with them
until you leave.
10:12 As you enter the house, give it greetings.
10:13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
10:14 And if anyone will not welcome you or listen to your message, shake the dust off
your feet as you leave that house or that town.
10:15 I tell you the truth,
it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom and Gomorrah
on the day of judgment than for that town!
Persecution of Disciples
10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.