7. Then he called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits.
8. He told them, “You may take along a walking stick. But don't carry food or a travelling bag or any money.
9. It's all right to wear sandals, but don't take along a change of clothes.
10. When you are welcomed into a home, stay there until you leave that town.
11. If any place won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave and shake the dust from your feet as a warning to them.”
12. The apostles left and started telling everyone to turn to God.
13. They forced out many demons and healed a lot of sick people by putting olive oil on them.
14. Jesus became so well known that Herod the ruler heard about him. Some people thought he was John the Baptist, who had come back to life with the power to perform miracles.
15. Others thought he was Elijah or some other prophet who had lived long ago.