Luke 9:1–11
9 Summoning the Twelve, r He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal s diseases. t 2 Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. u
3 “Take nothing for the road,” v He told them, “no walking stick, w no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. 5 If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” x 6 So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.
7 * Herod the tetrarch y heard about everything that was going on. z He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, 8 some that Elijah had appeared, a and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. b 9 “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see Him. c
10 When the apostles returned, d they reported to Jesus all that they had done. e He took them along and withdrew privately to a f town called Bethsaida. g 11 When the crowds found out, they followed Him. He welcomed them, h spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured i those who needed healing.