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After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.
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Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
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Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
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Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road.
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But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.'
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And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.
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And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.
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Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.
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And heal the sick there, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'