¹Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over every demon and power and authority to cure diseases. ²He sent them to spread the message about God’s kingdom and to cure the sick.

³He told them, “Don’t take anything along on the trip. Don’t take a walking stick, traveling bag, any food, money, or a change of clothes. ⁴When you go into a home, stay there until you’re ready to leave. ⁵If people don’t welcome you, leave that city, and shake its dust off your feet as a warning to them.”

⁶The apostles went from village to village, told the Good News, and cured the sick everywhere.

Rumors about Jesus—Matthew 14:1–12; Mark 6:14–29

⁷Herod the ruler heard about everything that was happening. He didn’t know what to make of it. Some people were saying that John had come back to life. ⁸Others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others said that one of the prophets from long ago had come back to life.

⁹Herod said, “I had John’s head cut off. Who is this person I’m hearing so much about?” So Herod wanted to see Jesus.

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand—Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; John 6:1–14

¹⁰The apostles came back and told Jesus everything they had done. He took them with him to a city called Bethsaida so that they could be alone.

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