Matthew 10:1, 7-8, 20, 28, 39 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. | New International Version (NIV)