2. The first of the twelve apostles was Simon, better known as Peter. His brother Andrew was an apostle, and so were James and John, the two sons of Zebedee.
3. Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus were also apostles.
4. The others were Simon, known as the Eager One, and Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus.
5. Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions:Stay away from the Gentiles and don't go to any Samaritan town.
6. Go only to the people of Israel, because they are like a flock of lost sheep.
7. As you go, announce that the kingdom of heaven will soon be here.
8. Heal the sick, raise the dead to life, heal people who have leprosy, and force out demons. You received without paying, now give without being paid.
9. Don't take along any gold, silver, or copper coins.