Luke 10:1-9
Chapter 10
1
The Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples and sent them, two by two, ahead of him to every town and place where he was to go himself.
2
He said to them:
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. So you must ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers to his harvest.
3
Be courageous! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
4
Set off without a purse, a bag, or sandals, and do not stop at the homes of those you know.
5
Wherever you enter a house, first bless it by saying, ‘Peace to this house!’
6
If a person of peace resides there, the peace will rest on that person. If not, the peace will return to you.
7
Stay there, eating and drinking at their table, because the worker deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.
8
When they welcome you to any town, eat what they offer you.
9
Heal the sick there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near to you.’