1After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself was about to go.
2He told them, "The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.
3Go! I'm sending you out like lambs among wolves.
4Don't carry a money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals; don't greet anyone along the road.
5Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household.'
6If a person of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.
7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they offer, for the worker is worthy of his wages. Don't move from house to house.
8When you enter any town and they welcome you, eat the things set before you.
9Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, 'The kingdom of God has come near you.'
10When you enter any town and they don't welcome you, go out into its streets and say,
11'We are wiping off even the dust of your town that clings to our feet as a witness against you. Know this: the kingdom of God has come near.'
