Luke 9:1–10

Jesus Sends Out the Apostles

9Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over all demons and the ability to heal sicknesses. ²He sent the apostles out to tell about God’s kingdom and to heal the sick. ³He said to them, “Take nothing for your trip, neither a walking stick, bag, bread, money, or extra clothes. ⁴When you enter a house, stay there until it is time to leave. ⁵If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off of your feet ⁿ as you leave the town, as a warning to them.”

⁶So the apostles went out and traveled through all the towns, preaching the Good News and healing people everywhere.

Herod Is Confused About Jesus

⁷Herod, the governor, heard about all the things that were happening and was confused, because some people said, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead.” ⁸Others said, “Elijah has come to us.” And still others said, “One of the prophets who lived long ago has risen from the dead.” ⁹Herod said, “I cut off John’s head, so who is this man I hear such things about?” And Herod kept trying to see Jesus.

More than Five Thousand Fed

¹⁰When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then Jesus took them with him to a town called Bethsaida where they could be alone together.