2. Here are the names of the twelve apostles:first, Simon (also called Peter),then Andrew (Peter’s brother),James (son of Zebedee),John (James’s brother),
3. Philip,Bartholomew,Thomas,Matthew (the tax collector),James (son of Alphaeus),Thaddaeus,
4. Simon (the zealot),Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
5. Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans,
6. but only to the people of Israel—God’s lost sheep.
7. Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
8. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
9. “Don’t take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins.