1-4. The prayer was no sooner prayed than it was answered. Jesus called twelve of his followers and sent them into the ripe fields. He gave them power to kick out the evil spirits and to tenderly care for the bruised and hurt lives. This is the list of the twelve he sent:Simon (they called him Peter, or “Rock”),Andrew, his brother,James, Zebedee’s son,John, his brother,Philip,Bartholomew,Thomas,Matthew, the tax man,James, son of Alphaeus,Thaddaeus,Simon, the Canaanite,Judas Iscariot (who later turned on him).
11. “When you enter a town or village, don’t insist on staying in a luxury inn. Get a modest place with some modest people, and be content there until you leave.
12-15. “When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting. If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation. If they don’t welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way. You can be sure that on Judgment Day they’ll be mighty sorry—but it’s no concern of yours now.