Luke 9:2
And he sent them out to be preachers of the kingdom of God, and to make well those who were ill.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 10:7And, on your way, say, The kingdom of heaven is near.
Matthew 24:14And this good news of the kingdom will be given through all the world for a witness to all nations; and then the end will come.
Mark 6:12And they went out, preaching the need for a change of heart in men.
Luke 9:11But the people, getting news of it, went after him: and he was pleased to see them, and gave them teaching about the kingdom of God, and made those well who were in need of it.
Luke 10:9And make well those in it who are ill and say to them, The kingdom of God is near to you.
Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were till John: but then came the preaching of the kingdom of God, and everyone makes his way into it by force.
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10
The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →